(WARNING: MASSIVE IC POST. WILL TAKE TIME TO READ. DO NOT TRY TO JUMP IN WITHOUT READING.)
THIS MAY HAVE BEEN A TERRIBLE MISTAKE BUT GETTING THIS ALL DONE TOOK MONTHS AND WE'RE COMMITTED NOW)
OOC thread for the RP radiance engulfed. I'm gonna start the OP and let you folks know when its ready for posting. Also I'm gonna use this as a place to put a convenient cheat-cheat for location names and the like. Please forgive me for butchering celtic word roots.
NOTES:
THIS MAY HAVE BEEN A TERRIBLE MISTAKE BUT GETTING THIS ALL DONE TOOK MONTHS AND WE'RE COMMITTED NOW)
OOC thread for the RP radiance engulfed. I'm gonna start the OP and let you folks know when its ready for posting. Also I'm gonna use this as a place to put a convenient cheat-cheat for location names and the like. Please forgive me for butchering celtic word roots.
NOTES:
Fiondun = Forheri castle "Fair fortress/White fortress"
Ceanndinas = Sommeil city "Head city/ Supreme city"
Windobrig = Forheri land "White height"
Pennverne = Sommeil land (surronding Ceanndinas)
The Windobrig = Specifically refers to the white mountain over Fiondun, between
there and Pennverne.
Senoheim = Country name "Old home"
Ceanndinas = Sommeil city "Head city/ Supreme city"
Windobrig = Forheri land "White height"
Pennverne = Sommeil land (surronding Ceanndinas)
The Windobrig = Specifically refers to the white mountain over Fiondun, between
there and Pennverne.
Senoheim = Country name "Old home"
I must confess to feeling super silly about how my post turned out. If anything is confusing or incoherent, please let us know! I'm, uh, kind of out of practice with role-playing. Hence the enormous initial wait. Wheeee
wow this is one of the longest intro ever seen
and its 2.40AM I am going to need to read it in detail... tomorrow.
In the mean time iltheyn, what sort of character are you looking for, if I were to join?
and its 2.40AM I am going to need to read it in detail... tomorrow.
In the mean time iltheyn, what sort of character are you looking for, if I were to join?
Technically it could be anyone, as long as its understood the events of the story are taking place in the kingdom of Senoheim, so even if, say, Merthyr were to show up he doesn't have the same degree of power than he would if it were his country. He could be from a neighboring kingdom, but not Senoheim.
Also I'd like to keep the amount of royal characters entering to a minimum; they'd need a pretty good reason to be there. Its less something to ask me about and more something to talk with Lyssa about.
Also I'd like to keep the amount of royal characters entering to a minimum; they'd need a pretty good reason to be there. Its less something to ask me about and more something to talk with Lyssa about.
I'm pretty open to just about anything, just like, if there's gonna be pre-existing history between characters I'd like to talk a bit about it so I know what direction to take my replies and stuff.
Hoooooly cow, what a post! Looking forward to reading it when I get the time. Well done, both of you! 
Hello everyone! I am excited about this story and have now added my two cents worth. 
(pm'd with Iltheyn before jumping in btw)
(pm'd with Iltheyn before jumping in btw)
QUICK RECAP
Here is what I understood so far, feel free to edit my post / correct information if I got lost and confused because there are many scenarios ongoing here.
LOCATION 1: Kindgom of Forheri - the Forheri lands
Fiondun is the Forheri castle / capital city. The castle has been taken over by an enemy. The Forheri family of noble rulers of this castle and lands were killed, their sons became vanquished refugees:
- knight Jalsinter is captured by a dragon
- sorcerer Alterios went to warn allied widowed queen Belgaer of the disaster
The survivors of the raid head for the great mountain of Windobrig to cross it, seeking safety, though on the journey they stumbled into the dragon who burned forests and guards. Among these survivors a girl: Shiyal
Is she part of the noble dead family too? or just a random survivor?
LOCATION 2: Kindgom of Pennverne - the Sommeil lands
Ceanndinas is the capital city of Sommeil.
Residents at this city see large clouds of unusual smoke, they are fearful and quickly taking shelter. They don't know of the raid in the neighbouring kingdom of Forheri/Fiondun or of the attacking dragon yet.
LOCATION 3: Kingdom of Senoheim
The king there is dead and the widowed queen Belgaer is informed by sorcerer Alterigos of the raid and loss of the family fortress and lands
She wants to send reinforcements.
LOCATION 4: The mountain range Windobrig
The dragon Purrokien is in his cave talking to an unnamed skull.
He is holding knight Jalsinter captive who is K.O. for now
Forest fairy Prinna went to pay a visit and have a chat.
UNKNOWN LOCATION:
At which location is this tavern??
There is a tavern run by a woman called Lana, whose little niece Shara helps around. Niece Shara was talking to an unnamed dishboy and there is an unnamed man serving drinks.
Here is what I understood so far, feel free to edit my post / correct information if I got lost and confused because there are many scenarios ongoing here.
LOCATION 1: Kindgom of Forheri - the Forheri lands
Fiondun is the Forheri castle / capital city. The castle has been taken over by an enemy. The Forheri family of noble rulers of this castle and lands were killed, their sons became vanquished refugees:
- knight Jalsinter is captured by a dragon
- sorcerer Alterios went to warn allied widowed queen Belgaer of the disaster
The survivors of the raid head for the great mountain of Windobrig to cross it, seeking safety, though on the journey they stumbled into the dragon who burned forests and guards. Among these survivors a girl: Shiyal
Is she part of the noble dead family too? or just a random survivor?
LOCATION 2: Kindgom of Pennverne - the Sommeil lands
Ceanndinas is the capital city of Sommeil.
Residents at this city see large clouds of unusual smoke, they are fearful and quickly taking shelter. They don't know of the raid in the neighbouring kingdom of Forheri/Fiondun or of the attacking dragon yet.
LOCATION 3: Kingdom of Senoheim
The king there is dead and the widowed queen Belgaer is informed by sorcerer Alterigos of the raid and loss of the family fortress and lands
She wants to send reinforcements.
LOCATION 4: The mountain range Windobrig
The dragon Purrokien is in his cave talking to an unnamed skull.
He is holding knight Jalsinter captive who is K.O. for now
Forest fairy Prinna went to pay a visit and have a chat.
UNKNOWN LOCATION:
At which location is this tavern??
There is a tavern run by a woman called Lana, whose little niece Shara helps around. Niece Shara was talking to an unnamed dishboy and there is an unnamed man serving drinks.
Now that I have my head around the story a little bit...
I am considering to step into the game but unsure of the options and which characters to bring in.
A few ideas to blend into the plot.
Start at LOCATION 1: Kindgom of Forheri - the Forheri lands
Evil lord knight Pentre is the one that has killed the Forheri lords and seized the lands and fortress.
He is coming for the queen - personally or via messenger Sir Henry Morgan - with an outrageous proposal
[ marry me and together we can rule the world ... or... you will be captured and die at my hand just like your now dead friends here. ]
This type of plot linemay clash with any pre-thought ideas you two (Iltheyn and Lyssa) may already have planned since I believe you two have the story cooked up already, for the most part, and this could well be party crashing.
Start at LOCATION 4: The mountain range Windobrig
Aynor is a roguish former ranger, dragon rider, thieving mercenary kind of guy who comes to the dragon to trade.
He wants to "buy" the captive.
He has bones to pick with Jalsinter given this righteous knight is holding part of his crew of thugs at the barracks behind bars awaiting trial and Aynor needs Jalsinter to sign a release order.
In this case...the approach would be the revenge is sweet towards the knight.
Perhaps Aynor is dragging along Taff - the last dragonlord - as a captive and willing to trade the one who can tame you in exchange for the one who can tame me...
Start at LOCATION 3: Kingdom of Senoheim
Prince Merthyr of a nearby kingdom of Camelot and his knights are coming to offer condolences for the dead king, attend the funeral, etc... they see the great walls of smoke and are concerned.
They take the opportunity to lend a hand as they have seen the great walls of smoke and come to speak to the queen with an offer to provide assistance and protection to the survivors and travellers / offer help and their services.
Start at UNKNOWN LOCATION:
Calico and his pirates are robbing blind the patrons at the tavern between bets, discreet thievings and cheats whilst they eavesdrop for news. They are always on the lookout for bad news as raided towns and lands make for easy pickings.
Open to other options with these or other characters... as I am not 100% decided I have not yet posted but .... at least I was able to read the full end to end posts today! Great work so far
I am considering to step into the game but unsure of the options and which characters to bring in.
A few ideas to blend into the plot.
Start at LOCATION 1: Kindgom of Forheri - the Forheri lands
Evil lord knight Pentre is the one that has killed the Forheri lords and seized the lands and fortress.
He is coming for the queen - personally or via messenger Sir Henry Morgan - with an outrageous proposal
[ marry me and together we can rule the world ... or... you will be captured and die at my hand just like your now dead friends here. ]
This type of plot linemay clash with any pre-thought ideas you two (Iltheyn and Lyssa) may already have planned since I believe you two have the story cooked up already, for the most part, and this could well be party crashing.
Start at LOCATION 4: The mountain range Windobrig
Aynor is a roguish former ranger, dragon rider, thieving mercenary kind of guy who comes to the dragon to trade.
He wants to "buy" the captive.
He has bones to pick with Jalsinter given this righteous knight is holding part of his crew of thugs at the barracks behind bars awaiting trial and Aynor needs Jalsinter to sign a release order.
In this case...the approach would be the revenge is sweet towards the knight.
Perhaps Aynor is dragging along Taff - the last dragonlord - as a captive and willing to trade the one who can tame you in exchange for the one who can tame me...
Start at LOCATION 3: Kingdom of Senoheim
Prince Merthyr of a nearby kingdom of Camelot and his knights are coming to offer condolences for the dead king, attend the funeral, etc... they see the great walls of smoke and are concerned.
They take the opportunity to lend a hand as they have seen the great walls of smoke and come to speak to the queen with an offer to provide assistance and protection to the survivors and travellers / offer help and their services.
Start at UNKNOWN LOCATION:
Calico and his pirates are robbing blind the patrons at the tavern between bets, discreet thievings and cheats whilst they eavesdrop for news. They are always on the lookout for bad news as raided towns and lands make for easy pickings.
Open to other options with these or other characters... as I am not 100% decided I have not yet posted but .... at least I was able to read the full end to end posts today! Great work so far
Your observations are accurate! Though the Forheri lands are not a kingdom, the Forheri are merely a noble house loyal to Senoheim. Sorry if I didn't elaborate well enough.
The tavern is taking place in the capital, Ceanndinas.
I don't think we'd be able to work with idea one. Options two and three are possible, but two will be complicated as its uncertain whether his friends are actually alive still. After all, it was a bloody coup.
The pirates could be in the tavern but Pennverne is landlocked, so they'd have to be quite out of their way. Maybe they took lifeboats up a river after a catastrophe of their own?
The tavern is taking place in the capital, Ceanndinas.
I don't think we'd be able to work with idea one. Options two and three are possible, but two will be complicated as its uncertain whether his friends are actually alive still. After all, it was a bloody coup.
The pirates could be in the tavern but Pennverne is landlocked, so they'd have to be quite out of their way. Maybe they took lifeboats up a river after a catastrophe of their own?
some food for thought...
If it is a coup... the enemies of my enemies are my friends
There is a chance the raiders released the prisoners. Maybe to beef up their numbers, or to gain support from some loyal locals
maybe they are still stuck behind bars, waiting to be discovered
maybe they broke out and are mingling with the refugees
Normally when enemies raid a castle it is uncommon to kill the captives in the dungeon... normally the guards get killed instead
I will work from Aynor getting to the dragon plotline and see where it goes
If it is a coup... the enemies of my enemies are my friends
There is a chance the raiders released the prisoners. Maybe to beef up their numbers, or to gain support from some loyal locals
maybe they are still stuck behind bars, waiting to be discovered
maybe they broke out and are mingling with the refugees
Normally when enemies raid a castle it is uncommon to kill the captives in the dungeon... normally the guards get killed instead
I will work from Aynor getting to the dragon plotline and see where it goes
Replied! Sorry it took so long, things have been pretty busy lately.
Tusitala! I really like all of your ideas. I'm looking forward to getting to know your characters better. While I think Iltheyn has a plan for the Forheri plot (though I know nothing of it), it's entirely possible that someone could try to blackmail Bella for their own personal gain. Also, pirates at the tavern? Sounds wonderful! There are a couple backstory things that Iltheyn has asked me to keep in PMs - if you have any questions or wanna know more about any particular group, I'd be happy to send you more information. I still need to put together some profiles for these guys.
On an unrelated note, this happened while trying to create a new profile:
Tusitala! I really like all of your ideas. I'm looking forward to getting to know your characters better. While I think Iltheyn has a plan for the Forheri plot (though I know nothing of it), it's entirely possible that someone could try to blackmail Bella for their own personal gain. Also, pirates at the tavern? Sounds wonderful! There are a couple backstory things that Iltheyn has asked me to keep in PMs - if you have any questions or wanna know more about any particular group, I'd be happy to send you more information. I still need to put together some profiles for these guys.
On an unrelated note, this happened while trying to create a new profile:
I would be sad to see this rp discontinued! Hope perhaps someday it gets back up and running
Also.. Lyssa those names are hilarious xD
Also.. Lyssa those names are hilarious xD
Sorry for the wait. More or less been busy with other things the last few weeks. It is not, however, my turn. It is Lyssa's turn. We're not intending on letting this rp die but Lyssa takes a very long time to post things.
Sorry about that - it's up, now! I'll try to be faster in the future. Hopefully, with things calming down a bit at the house, replying should be easier.