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Nihon has united under a new and powerful Empress. In this universe the Warring States period was ended quickly by this Child of Heaven. Her might and divine will collapsed the fires of war and united her people into a powerful Empire.
However, the thrill of battle still continues to churn in the hearts of the people. Nihon turns its attention towards the west. The Jing Dynasty of Zhōngguó and the Kingdom of Chosun. There are many other threats than man though in this era.
Magic, monster, and all sorts of the supernatural and unknown are constantly threatening the lives of the people. The Tainted Lands of the Shadow of the Sun threaten to consume all of these people with their Oni generals and other beasts. Men consumed by power trade their souls for Taint and grow stronger than their fellow man, threatening an imbalance in the natural world.
The Empress' decree of war on her neighbors to the West and her deviance to the Mythical of the East has created a world that now is on fire.
[Out of Character Starts here]
I am wanting to do a roleplay in my version of the Orient. There are many Western Fantasy RPs but I was hoping for something different. So I am introducing the world where my main character Ryu comes from.
So there is plenty of room for various stories and characters.
This world is in Turmoil. Nihon (Japan) is invading China and Korea (Zhōngguó and Chosun respectively).
Magic and supernatural things happen on the regular.
As opposed to our world there is a land past Japan (Not near as far as America, probably a boat ride of a few days from Japan) where the sun meets the Horizon and creates a shadow. These are the Tainted Lands where a major source of Evil Magic and Evil Magical Beasts come from. They serve the Great Darkness which is the driving force behind all evil in this world.
Such creatures include: Oni, Goblins, Trolls, Ogres Shiyokai and other evil spirits, Obake, Tengus, Sanshu Denki (Giant Swamp Plants), Revenants, the Undead, and Humans who have given in the taint for supernatural gifts and talents.
In addition these creatures there are also your neutral and good mythical creatures that live all over.
Such as: Dragons, Griffins, Kami, Good Spirits, Forest Guardians etc.
Other races are allowed but the likes of Elves and Dwarves and such would mean they come from the West. Humans for the most part rule the East though there are other races you can play (Just ask if interested).
in the Land of Nihon there are different clans and they all want a piece of the pie. Their Daimyos are part of the Imperial Court that settles affairs across the Empire. Daimyos can be male or female.
So I have a few story ideas that I'm willing to work with here:
Idea 1: You play the Empress and my character serves as her personal guard. The ongoing War to the West and the threat of the Taint from the East has forced key players to be upset. Assassins from the Tainted to those of the West are employed by these hungry power seekers of the Imperial Court to try and kill your character. My character is tasked with her protection and of course rooting out the betrayers.
Idea 2: Frointer Warfare. Perhaps we are in Chosun or Zhōngguó on the front lines. You are a Daimyo or just perhaps a captain. My character acts as a scout or assassin or even bodyguard to your character.
Idea 3: Your character is an assassin from one of the other kingdoms. They and my character clash multiple times but a greater threat has occured. Your character's king has been infected with Taint and the only cure is in the Tainted Lands. You convince my character that loyalty could be earned by your people to the Empress if I help you get the cure.
I am also open to an idea of a Group Rp if enough interest is shown.
These are just a few ideas. I can come up with more but I am also interested in seeing what ideas you have or what characters come to play in this world!
Pm me or Reply to the this topic if you are interested!
Cheers.
However, the thrill of battle still continues to churn in the hearts of the people. Nihon turns its attention towards the west. The Jing Dynasty of Zhōngguó and the Kingdom of Chosun. There are many other threats than man though in this era.
Magic, monster, and all sorts of the supernatural and unknown are constantly threatening the lives of the people. The Tainted Lands of the Shadow of the Sun threaten to consume all of these people with their Oni generals and other beasts. Men consumed by power trade their souls for Taint and grow stronger than their fellow man, threatening an imbalance in the natural world.
The Empress' decree of war on her neighbors to the West and her deviance to the Mythical of the East has created a world that now is on fire.
[Out of Character Starts here]
I am wanting to do a roleplay in my version of the Orient. There are many Western Fantasy RPs but I was hoping for something different. So I am introducing the world where my main character Ryu comes from.
So there is plenty of room for various stories and characters.
This world is in Turmoil. Nihon (Japan) is invading China and Korea (Zhōngguó and Chosun respectively).
Magic and supernatural things happen on the regular.
As opposed to our world there is a land past Japan (Not near as far as America, probably a boat ride of a few days from Japan) where the sun meets the Horizon and creates a shadow. These are the Tainted Lands where a major source of Evil Magic and Evil Magical Beasts come from. They serve the Great Darkness which is the driving force behind all evil in this world.
Such creatures include: Oni, Goblins, Trolls, Ogres Shiyokai and other evil spirits, Obake, Tengus, Sanshu Denki (Giant Swamp Plants), Revenants, the Undead, and Humans who have given in the taint for supernatural gifts and talents.
In addition these creatures there are also your neutral and good mythical creatures that live all over.
Such as: Dragons, Griffins, Kami, Good Spirits, Forest Guardians etc.
Other races are allowed but the likes of Elves and Dwarves and such would mean they come from the West. Humans for the most part rule the East though there are other races you can play (Just ask if interested).
in the Land of Nihon there are different clans and they all want a piece of the pie. Their Daimyos are part of the Imperial Court that settles affairs across the Empire. Daimyos can be male or female.
So I have a few story ideas that I'm willing to work with here:
Idea 1: You play the Empress and my character serves as her personal guard. The ongoing War to the West and the threat of the Taint from the East has forced key players to be upset. Assassins from the Tainted to those of the West are employed by these hungry power seekers of the Imperial Court to try and kill your character. My character is tasked with her protection and of course rooting out the betrayers.
Idea 2: Frointer Warfare. Perhaps we are in Chosun or Zhōngguó on the front lines. You are a Daimyo or just perhaps a captain. My character acts as a scout or assassin or even bodyguard to your character.
Idea 3: Your character is an assassin from one of the other kingdoms. They and my character clash multiple times but a greater threat has occured. Your character's king has been infected with Taint and the only cure is in the Tainted Lands. You convince my character that loyalty could be earned by your people to the Empress if I help you get the cure.
I am also open to an idea of a Group Rp if enough interest is shown.
These are just a few ideas. I can come up with more but I am also interested in seeing what ideas you have or what characters come to play in this world!
Pm me or Reply to the this topic if you are interested!
Cheers.
Magic is fairly common. Players and NPCs important to the tale may have it. Mistborn.
Renaissance
Combat is woven into the storyline and could come to the forefront if the characters seek it out.
Details: Freeform, adjustable length posts, long-term RP partner preferred.
I enjoy the prospect of the rp seeing as I tend to enjoy eastern history and I think I'd like to do an rp like this but I'm not sure I know enough so if you could fill me in on a few things as we go along that'd be great.
I'm a bit interested in this, though I don't really possess any characters that fit the empress, daimyo(?), or assasin bills. It's not often you see a fantasy RP orientated towards Eastern folk lore and culture.
We can do other plot lines. These were just suggested plots rather than requirements. I am happy to hear out ideas or brainstorm.
Raider-jack29 wrote:
... but I'm not sure I know enough so if you could fill me in on a few things as we go along that'd be great.
Also, I'd be more than happy to answer any questions and fill in lore as the need arises.
Thank you
I have to hand it to you; this is certainly a unique idea. And I like it! I'd be interested in the first scenario as a 1+1; I find that in a group, if I go for a shower, when I come back I've missed 7 messages, 2 deaths, and an appearance of the cast from The Big Bang Theory 
I have a royal character but she is western so I would create a new character for the purpose of this RP.
I have a royal character but she is western so I would create a new character for the purpose of this RP.
Well I'm happy to do 1x1s! I'm willing to work with partner's preferences and the like.
may my character join his name is sir Jathen the 1st he is a mercenary though
Ryu Genhasyri wrote:
Well I'm happy to do 1x1s! I'm willing to work with partner's preferences and the like.
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