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#1 Recompense

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Posted 22 April 2009 - 03:56 AM

Right. Yes. Hello. And welcome, one and all, to the new RP I came up with to help whittle away at the spare time all of us seem to have.

So, This being my first time actually setting up a universe for RP, do try to bear with me, and forgive all the small petty annoyances nibbling at your kneecaps as your progress through this abomination of an intro post.

That said, Here. We. Go.

SETTING
This RP is set in a world where there is only One super-continent, surrounded by an endless ocean of water. On this continent there is the complete range of terrain, divided up like this. On the north and southern ends lies the frozen tundra. A cold, harsh land, the further north and south you travel the colder and less forgiving the land becomes. To the east lies the great savannah, a wide land including a rich forest-land and a large, gaping desert that stretches to the Ocean. To the west, lies the lush jungles and prairies, and stretching all the way to the ocean lies the tropical jungle.

Most important, in the dead center of this massive continent, lies an enormous lake, and in the center of that lies the Tower.

I'll draw a map later, so people can get a visual aid.

THE STORY
This is a world divided up by the Tribes. Each tribe, since time immemorial, has had a guardian. A spirit-animal who watches over them, whom they worship and revere. Each member of every tribe aspires to be like their guardian. Yet once every Generation, there is a child born to the tribe unlike the others. Gifted by their Guardian, they are blessed and cursed to inherit the traits and abilities of their Guardian. At first, these "Avatars" were little more than deformed haphazard mixtures of man and beast. But over time, as the Guardians grew accustomed to this practice, and the Avatars passed down their knowledge to the Avatar after them, the Avatars slowly morphed into a blessed child with Animal Attributes, instead of a deformed freak of nature.

HOWEVER!!!

The Tribes did not get along. War began breaking out, before eventually consuming the world. The Dragons, wisest and strongest of all the tribes, sat in the Tower in the center of the world, watching as the mass slaughter drove the world to the brink. Finally, the Dragons sallied forth from their ancestral home after the complete and total annihilation of the Peace-loving Snail-Tribe at the hands of the Warlike and aggessive Tiger-clan.

For two years, the Dragons took to the sky, subduing any and all that dared to declare war. Most terrible of all was their harsh retaliation on the Tigers, whom they punished most severely of all the tribes. For A month, Night became Day and Day became Night as the flames of the Dragon-raiders lit the Tiger's Capitol, and ash filled the sky. Finally, the Tiger Avatar marched out to challenge the Dragon Avatar. The battle was short, and the Dragon Avatar declared universal peace over the two halves of the once-proud Tigerman.

A hundred years passed. The dragons maintained a draconian rule over the world, and the world flourished under them. Only the Elephant-Avatar, a mere babe at the age of two at the beginning of the Peace, lived to see the entire world recover from the dark times. And only he knew what it would cost should the dragon's peace end.

CURRENT TIMES:
Three weeks ago: The last confirmed sighting of a Dragon-flyer. Heading home to the Tower.
Two weeks ago, The water-animals panicked, telling all who would listen of a terrible wave under the sea.
One week ago, a scout of the Shark tribe returns to the mainland, declaring to the world that: "The Dragons are gone. Not Dead, but gone."

And so the world stands at the precipice of madness once again.


CHARACTER ROOLZ
Okay, so here's what I've got so far of the two sides.

THE WEST:
The Ancient Tiger-Tribe, now given the perfect opportunity to regain their lost honor, and reclaim that which is rightfully theirs.
[TAKEN] The Feline Tribes: A unification of all varieties of the cat. Lions, Mountain Lions, Scottish-Fold-Kittens, All of them form a super-tribe with several Avatars, a Super-Tribe led by the Tigers.
The Frog Tribe: Follows the Tigers out of a long-time alliance with them, known for their use of Guerrilla warfare and poisonous weapons.
The Lizards: Follows the Tigers as their long-time servants. Before the Universal peace they were conquered, and to this day are used as foot-troopers.
The Monkeys: Allied with the Tigers out of necessity. They are furthest west, and have no other options.
The Alligators: Conquered much like the lizards. Are the leaders of the Lizard-Tribes.

THE EAST
[TAKEN] The Elephant Tribe: Led by the oldest Avatar, who is desperate to prevent a new war, but unwilling to give ground to any invaders.
[TAKEN] The Octopus Tribe: In the Dark times, saved one of the Earliest Elephant Avatars. As such, the Elephants see the Octopi as brothers in arms.
[TAKEN] The Canine Tribes: Allied to the Elephants out of respect for the Elephants martial Prowess.
[TAKEN]The Wolf Tribe: Leaders of the canine Tribes.
The Rhinoceros Tribe: Followers of the Elephants because they do not want to be conquered like the Lizards and Alligators.
The Camel Tribe: Followers of the Elephants because they have no choice, being the furthest to the East.

THE UNDECLARED
Squirrels
Birds
Sharks
Whales
Dolphins
Sloths
Bears (BEAR CAVALRY)
[TAKEN] Snakes
Walruses
Seals
Insects
And Many, MANY MOOOOOOORE!!!


Character Sheet:

Provided here is MY character sheet, to help show y'all the format.

Name: (i.e. "Korik" )

Avatar: (Yes/No)

Age: (102)

Sex: (Male)

Tribe of Origin: (Elephants)

Abilities: An Elephant never forgets. Massive size, massive strength and toughness.

Notes: Is an old, old man, who prefers formalities in public, and his pipe when alone with friends. Is a scholar before a warrior.

Character History: Born 2 years before the Universal Peace, has lived from the beginning to the end of the peace. has seen more than his share of combat, as even the dragons couldn't stop raiders and criminals. Prefers a good book and strategy to actual combat.

Appearance: Eight foot tall, Grey, wrinkled skin and long white hair. Despite his age is anything but frail, just a bit slow to get moving. Has a far-away look in his eyes at all times. Carries with him a book in which he records all grudges and all debts owed. Reads it before sleeping every night, and strikes from it all paid debts and grudges. carries with him a massive double-sided pickaxe, using Elephant Tusks as the picks. Wears plain, tan robes, and not much else.






NOTES ABOUT THE CHARACTERS TO HELP YOU DESIGN THEM.

The Avatar always has attributes of his Guardian.
Technology is primitive, early Iron age, at best. No plate-armor.
No magic but street-magic.
The Dragons. Are. GONE. No Dragons. The entire point is that they have ceased to exist for reasons I might explain later.
HAVE FUN.

Edited by Recompense, 10 June 2009 - 06:57 AM.

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#2 Recompense

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Posted 22 April 2009 - 03:59 AM

Also, quick note. YonderBeyonder is feeling under the weather, and as such will take time to post her response. BUT! She wanted to make it clear that she had dibs on the Octopus- Tribe. Sorry if that ruins anybody's plans~
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#3 YonderBeyonder

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Posted 22 April 2009 - 05:14 AM

(Might as well post now! a_plotting.gif Avast ye!)

Name: Veisch.

Avatar: Yes.

Age: late twenties/early thirties- exact number unknown.

Sex: Male

Tribe: Octopus.

Abilities: Can breathe underwater, can excrete ink from the back of his throat, acute senses -especially sight and touch-, and can regenerate any lost limbs -though, quite slowly-... oh, and has eight limbs.

Notes: An androgynous, young-looking, graceful young man who's soft, water-perfect skin is intolerant to direct bright sunlight or high temperatures and is always hidden under his robes.

Character History: Has had a short and quiet life compared to some, keeping himself to the shores of the Octopus tribe's boarders, he lost two arms in a dispute on the edge of the octopus territory, but has lead the Octopus tribe gently to make the most of their lives.

Appearance: skin is usually a soft blue-grey, but can subtly change colour with his moods, green-blue eyes, and yellow and blue splotches on his skin. Robes are a faint blue with a green sash.

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Posted 22 April 2009 - 06:24 AM

I'm not much of an RPer but there's a first time for everything, so...

Name: Traeven

Avatar: Yes

Age: 21

Sex: Male

Tribe of origin: Canine tribes (Labrador tribe)

Abilities: Strong sense of smell and hearing, feral combat style, proficient at using a chain whip.

Notes: Is very optimistic and enthusiastic about things. Usually light-hearted but can get over-protective and eager to fight quite easily. Lives by himself but spends a lot of time in his father’s hut.

Character history: Mother died in child-birth. Father had been a respected warrior until accused for mishandling a very important document, which then led to the accusation of selling tribe secrets. He was banished and lived in a hut outside the village when Traeven was 15, but Traeven, as the Dog Avatar, was required to stay in the village. Traeven protested and rose to find evidence to support his father, but bandits raided the village during the deciding council meeting. Traeven’s father tried to stop them before they entered the village and was the first to be killed. Since this incident, Traeven has become very protective of his village and is keen to punish anyone that disturbs his tribe.

Appearance: 5’ 11”. Unkempt dark brown hair, dark eyes and tanned skin. Wears a fur coat over loose clothing. Carries his coiled-up chain whip on his belt.

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Posted 23 April 2009 - 06:02 AM

Name: Amira

Avatar: Yes

Age: 23

Sex: Female

Tribe of Origin: Cat (Eurasian Lynx)

Abilities: Very quiet, agile and quick. Can see in the dark, and land on her feet easily after a fall.

Notes: As an avatar, never really agreed with the Tiger's way of doing things. Tori herself is quiet and solitary, keeping mostly to herself in the forests she lives in. She likes to sleep, often during the day. Doesn't care for wars or battles or violence in general, but will fight when she has to. Prefers, though, to keep out of it.

Appearance: (To come when I have time to design it. Most likely in a day or two.)


Totally forgot about character history. Will come up with that later, as well as appearance. xD

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Posted 23 April 2009 - 09:47 PM

Name: Miyu

Avatar: Yes

Age: 23

Sex: Female

Tribe of Origin: Feline (Panther)

Abilities: Extremely fast and quick on her feet. Able to take massive leaps through the treetops, and land easily on any branch she so chooses, making her excellent at reconnaissance. She is able to see quite clearly in the dark, and she also has amazing strength that manifests itself when she is backed into a corner, and has to fight for her life.

Notes: She is very coy and enjoys teasing those around her, though she does it all in fun and never with an intention to hurt.

Character History: Born an only child, Miyu has been raised to be a strong and cunning leader for her Tribe, and she does her absolute best to fulfill that obligation to her people, even though she does have a tendency to wander off, and do her own thing every now and then. And on some of her solitary excursions out into the forests, she runs into another Avatar of the Feline Tribe, known as Amira.

Appearance:


#7 shadow_Uzumaki

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 04:17 AM

So, do we have to be Avatars?

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 05:08 AM

No, you don't have to be. You can be a normal person from an Avatar's village~ As far as I know, anyway. ♥

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Posted 25 April 2009 - 11:20 PM

Kinda reminds me of the fable Akavir people in Elder Scrolls...

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Posted 17 May 2009 - 08:30 PM

Recomp, check your PM inbox, please....or do you want me to repost the PM's content in this thread?
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Posted 17 May 2009 - 09:51 PM

Alrighty then, cool:

Name: Melinda

Avatar: Yes

Age: 18

Sex: Female

Tribe of Origin: Snakes

Abilities: Extremely swift and elusive, good at quickly camouflaging or hiding from her enemies only then to attack unexpectedly. Not particularly a physical fighter but prefers to gradually destroy her enemies from within, like poison. However, when face to face combat is necessary, uses venomous techniques and various positions of suffocation.

Notes: Particularly mean-spirited and deceiving, enjoys toying with her enemies and being as young as she is likes to flaunt her genius. Although she is very clever, she is also extremely arrogant and vain and that can become a weakness in certain situations. The fact that she is so young also serves as a disadvantage and increases her vanity, which leads to corruption and materialistic tendencies.

Breif History: Grew up in a large village, the tribe was famous for their wealth and serpent nobility and valued intelligence and wit over all aspects. Melinda, as a child was a very jealous and confused little girl with a sadistic knack for destruction. Throughout her childhood she constantly strived to please and impress the adults, constantly seeking recognition. However, her brilliance was not initially acknowledged and those more promising were always favored, leaving her ignored and pushed aside even in sight her parents. Of course, eventually she forced her way through to the top and from the age of 12 she was regarded as one of the most highly talented individuals of the tribes history. Melinda plays dirty and conniving to obtain what she wants, she thrives off of power and the challenge to reach the top. Inside all she truly desires is connection and acceptance, however due to her psychological format ends up alienating others with a depraved and twisted psychopathy.

Appearance: Except hair is a whitish or silver blond.

Edited by psycho666, 17 May 2009 - 11:51 PM.


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Posted 25 May 2009 - 01:47 AM

Name: Maicoh, nickname Mac

Avatar: Yes

Age: 24

Sex: Male

Tribe of Origin: Wolf Tribe (Timber Wolf Clan)

Abilities: Quick reflexes, and great dexterity, Heighten sense of smell and hearing, higher than average human strength, very proficient with short swords and daggers.

Notes: Calm, Patient, Strong Willed, A natural hunter. Cares for his village and willing to give his life to protect his home. kind and gentle when not in battle.

Character History: Mac was raised by the elders and other families of the village. His father died before he was born and his mother in child birth. As the avatar for his people, he was trained by the head warriors of his village. He was taught to the protect the village ( or the pack as some the warriors called it) and not to seek revenge. Although he mainly stayed he the area of the village, he often traveled to the Elephant tribes village to seek guidance and wisdom from the Elephant tribe avatar Korik. By being the avatar, when he came of age he became the pack leader of the Wolf tribe.

Appearance: Standing at 6'0, he medium length dark brown hair. Fairly built, he wears hide armor chest piece and hide leggings over a sleeveless tan shirt and loose tan pants. He has tribal bands tattoos on both upper arms, A large tribal wolf head tattoo on his back, and two small wolf paw print tattoos his chest. There is a small scar below his right eye. He carries a iron made short sword on his lower back and a crystal dagger on his lower right leg.

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Posted 11 June 2009 - 08:43 AM

Name: Kiki

Avatar: N

Age: 16

Sex: Female

Tribe of Origin: Squirrel

Abilities: SHE CAN FLY .... 8D Naw jk. Kiki is gifted in speed, but would rather attack full-on, head-on, full of fire and rage and whatever else is prompting her to fight. Usually with her primary weapon the kusarigama.

Notes: Kiki has a very cocky and rude personality, at times she can be aggressive, a bit of a tomboy, and most of all gets very excited about things that normally nobody would. With all of these characteristics, Kiki would rather stray off the road to riteousness to eat, sleep, and drink play all day long-- this isn't at all surprising since from the day she was born, Kiki had a huge unwanted responsibility placed on her shoulders as her village's next Avatar (it's all fear, but pfft like she'd admit it bwahaha). Though despite all this, once she warms up to you she's as reliable and kind-hearted as your next best friend.

Character History:
Born into a pretty moderate sized family. Her mother, being prone to sickness, lost her life during child-birth. So Kiki was left to be raised with her brother by their father and grandparents. Father left and took her brother along for reasons unknown to her. Her grandfather had an important role as an elder in the village, while her grandmother while also offering her wisdom, stayed at home to raise her. Unfortunately, her grandmother passed away early in her life, and because all of this Kiki has viewed relationships as temporary, fleeting, and scary.

Appearance:
5'1'' / messy shoulder-length hair, light brown eyes, tanned skin, teeth facial tattoo, pointy teeth / loose jacket, shorts, and boots (bright colors, fugg she's a squirrel c'mon) / a taaaaaail




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