MDRud216 Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 -I am going to start off by saying that the sign up thread is still open and anyone may join at any time as long as they place they're aplication in that thread, however, if you join after the RPG begins then you must still start emptyhanded and you must meet my character at the specified location. -Rules: No one post kills of another player, I will judge on this. As for killing an enemy, do what you like but be realistic, in other words don't charge into a battalion of ten Imperial soldiers and explain how you killed them all. You start with nothing but the clothes on your back, and your first post must be meeting me at the location specified, assume that your character is expected to arrive and knows where to find 'my letter' as if they were informed earlier. You are allowed to defect to the enemy, however I control the enemy soldiers around you (other than when you say that you are attacked or the reaction of a soldier after you attack him). I will act as a game controler, however you can decide to search a body and decide whether you find what you are looking for or not, just keep it realistic, don't kill a farmer then find an imperial broadsword on him. Try not to alter the basic storyline that I will be setting up throughout the RPG, however as I said, you can choose your characters actions and defect if you like, but if have stated that an enemy army is headed towards us then don't say that you ran ahead and found out that there was nothing. -NO MAGIC- Well that's it. -Setting: My home lies deep within the eastern foothills of the Rakatal Mountains, which mark the extent of the empire in that direction. From them flows the icy cold, Rakatal River, it continues down through the valley and through the Imperial City before dissapearing into the dense forests beyond. The Imperial City itself is vast, dangerous and the center of everything, I visited there often to sell my produsebefore Emperor Denilk was overthrown by the invaders. The new Emperor who has claimed the throne there rules cruely and viciously. My family was murdered as an example to others when his great army swept across the land. The Imperial City is walled on all sides by a paliside wall, within that there are packed streets with houses until they brush up against the enormous stone walls of the Imperial Fortress. Within those the nobles live with there families and there are the stables and barrackses for his armys. The inner most part of the city is the Keep, it is a single structure shaped like a rectangle, towering up above the entire city. It is visible even from my former home with the new Flag being flown as a symbol of his power.Outside the city's paliside walls the farmers live, in fact all that is to be seen between that paliside wall and the foothills is one huge expance of farmland, interupted only by the Rakatal River itself. In which the tower Belanser on a small island, it serves as a watch tower, and I know that it is heavily armed, once I saw great flaming objects fly from it's top and land with an explosion right in the center of a rebellious mob. We will be much more secretive... until the time is right. And so, at long last (and a long list of rules) A New Power online RPG begins, have fun. A dark figure silently slips a secret note under the doormat at the Five Horse Tavern, in the very center of the Imperial City. He is dressed in a black wool robe, the hood draped low down over his forehead to prevent his face being shown. The man walks away from the tavern down the main street of the city, ahead of him a fully armed gaurd on patrol turns down an alley way not even sparing a glance at the elderly looking man, he was walking hunched over... very convincing. The man reached the alley way and turned down it, off the cobble stone road and onto a firm dirt walkway. He walks silently, coming up behind the gaurd. Suddenly with a silent movement the man pulled a concealed dagger from somewhere in his thick robe and with a quick motion planted it in the gap between the gaurds helm and chain mail cuirass. A silen kill, just the way he liked it. When the man emerged from the alley his robe was noticably proturuding, and a careful watcher may have seen an imperial broadsword scabbard flash out from within the black fabric of the man's robe. He dissapeared down the main road and off into the farmlands towards the far hills. At his own home the man lifts the dark hood from his face, revealing a much younger man, his eyes were blue, brown hair that reached a quarter of the way down the man's forehead. He shed the entire robe, revealing the full set of Imperial armor he now wore. He pulled the broadsword from his newly aquired scabbard and waved it in the air, slicing motions. He looked up, parts of the ceiling were missing and the rest was charred black, nothing remained in the home but the smeel of burn timbers and sorrow. He recalled sliping his note under the doormats of many inns and taverns taverns throughout the city, then drew out his own copy. In the foothills of Rakatal I wonder and wander, my home destroyed, I presumed dead. Those who seek refuge come to the hills. I await you near the destroyed mill. Quite pleased with himself quarian, fore that was his name refolded the letter and pondered: Those who wish to join know where to look for my instruction, but surely only the smartest will be able to carry out it's direction... I can only wait and watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breton Thief Oriana Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 (Continuing) In the allyway the following morning, at the door of the Tora (Tiger) Fist Dojo, a young boy steps out. Kataiyo, a newly earned First Degree student of Tora Fist, is intendent on training until he is a master of his Martial Discipline, and now secretly practices at night against street punks who underestimate his abillity. Although, upon seeing a deceased guard, he headed to the nearest tavern for gossip, inquisitive as a boy's mind is. He runs to the best of his skill towards the Five Horses. However, before he reaches it, he is jumped by a rival student of the dojo. First, he speaks with a serpentine lisp, "We don't appriciate common rats in our school. I think that I, Kaire, diserve the First Degree bandanna more than you; if you argree to hand it over, I'll make your beating breif!" Then, he lunges in full force with a small iron shard about five inches long. In full form of Tora Fist technique, Kataiyo dodges left to avoid the blow, and then elbows the undeserving heathen in the back. "If you believe you deserve it, then why did you lack the basic skill to defeat me? I do know my skill is worthy of First degree. You couldn't beat a basic student with those moves," Kataiyo bluntly replies afterwards. "I suppose that this should be your lesson for the day. As pennance for attempting to strike me, relenquish your blade and leather bracers." The shamed child does as he is told and returns to the dojo to explain to his father Master Kaire of how this happened and to accept his punnishment for dissobeying the first rule of the dojo: never strike a fellow team member without provocation. Kataiyo, after his stunning victory, continues on course until he reaches the Five Horses. Upon entering, he spots a hastily scrawn piece of paper sticking out at his feet that reads:In the foothills of Rakatal I wonder and wander, my home destroyed, I presumed dead. Those who seek refuge come to the hills. I await you near the destroyed mill.However, since nobody but the publican was currently there, he could not ask of the Murder Near the Tiger Dojo as the publican runs the place like a home as well. Seeing a training oppertunity, Kataiyo asks to borrow a map to find this wondering wanderer and perhaps ask how he survived such a tragedy. Maybe he will even know of the shadier side to things in this small villa. But, first, he writes down what he sees on the note and repositions it under the mat. "I guess my gods want me to do field training." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObsidianKnight Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Armiena climbs above the rooftops, trying to sneak inside her abandoned house, in the outskirts of Imperial City. About a block away, she loses her footing and trips onto the roof, and tumbles onto the ground. Fortunately, she lands in a conveniently placed pile of leaves in an alley. For a few seconds, she tries to catch her breath. A patrolling guard hears the commotion, and decides to investigate. He turns into the alley, and instantly recognizes her face, as it was burned into every trooper's memory by the "Wanted" posters. He draws his sword.Oh sh**The guard, being new, swings his broadsword wildly at her head. By instinct, Armiena ducks it, and plants her knee into the guard's groin. Even protected by his chainmail, the guard drops to the ground, gasping away the pain. Armiena takes the time to run for it, and hits the door of the Five Horse Tavern as a patron opens it. As she drops to the ground, clutching a bloody nose, she notices a mysterious note, and reads it quickly.Refuge is definitely something I need.... She executes a quick about-face, and runs out of the city before the guards identify her. She heads toward the Rakatal hills, keeping her eyes open for a burned mill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDRud216 Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 The night had arrived, and Quarian armed himself with his sword and made for the southwest, where he could hear the gentle swish of the Rakatal River. He emerged from the riverside brush to see the old mill, it's wheel charred and ruined, although still turning in the rivers current as if a ghost was moving it. Quarian entered through the former doorway, ducking under a fallen timber. He positions himself inside where he has a view of the path leading to the mill, just as he did eveynight, waiting for someone, anyone to accept his alliance. Thoughts of his dead wife and children filled his mind, it was quickly replaced by thoughts of vengence against the new emperor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breton Thief Oriana Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Following the gentle stream to the north, Kataiyo swiftly ran. In the distance, down the next hill, he spotted a small mill at a fork in the river with its waterwheel churning violently. Kataiyo had ran for an entire day just to arrive at this forboding location. Upon finding the mill, Kataiyo climbed to the roof, but unintentionally fell through onto a strange cloaked figure. Kataiyo looked at what happened. A large hole in the roof of the mill seemed to depict an angel with large wings streching out a sword. A sign of things to come, he thought to himself,But I had better try to wake this strange man up. With his dark-black clothing, Kataiyo found the night eeriely quiet. He tried as best he could to awaken the unconcious gentleman, who was, unbeknownst to Kataiyo, Quarion himself. Having no luck, and no food, Kataiyo searched him for a crust of bread. The man immediatly woke up and said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDRud216 Posted February 12, 2004 Author Share Posted February 12, 2004 It seems that you have found me Quarian said from the ground before the other man gave him a hand up. Are you here to help me or kill me? Quarian said, making sure not to hint about his rebellion. Surely if this person had seen the note they would know what he was talking about.Out of sight from the man Quarian tightened his grip on his broadsword, just in case the man attacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breton Thief Oriana Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 The boy looked speechless into his elders eyes before replying: "I am here to push the limit of my mind and body. I am here to serve a cause worthy of redemption in these dark times. I am here to serve under a true leader. And, most of all, I am here to find myself a true father." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObsidianKnight Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Armiena follows the road to the Rakatal foothills, keeping alert for the Emperor's henchmen. She sees a large group of torches to the south. As she runs off the path, she hears wild laughter, and a woman screaming. Curiousity overcomes common sense, and she decides to turn around and see what's happening. She creeps through the woods, and soon sees a small farmhouse burning. The corpses of a family are illuminated by the fire. A group of horsemen mount up, and ride back towards Imperial City.Bastards. They just killed them...Armiena realizes with a nervous pang that she needs to get the the burned mill before the day comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDRud216 Posted February 12, 2004 Author Share Posted February 12, 2004 Through the spaces between the chared boards in the mill Quarian sees a figure, running towards the mill. In the distance the sun was rising. He calls to the figure: Over here, hurry before dawn sheds light on our conspiricy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breton Thief Oriana Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Kataiyo watches from inside the mill as Quarion leads this new adventurer towards it. He then begins searching for some thin cloth, thread, and a sewing needle to bind his small iron blade and glass shards to his bracers. Seeing only charred walls, he asks his new Sensei: "Do you have anything i can use to attach my bracers and weapons?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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