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.