Septimus
08-15-2010, 11:07 PM
Rated Mature for: An abundance of violence, blood, and gore; strong language; sexual themes and or situations.
Intro
“Are you sure about this?” the aging man asked as he approached the massive, elaborately carved totems that would open the way. He was wrapped in a deep blue robe, the soft fabric flowing over his slight frame. He held a staff within his aged hand, a simple construction of gnarled dark wood that held faint traces of blue around the top. The hood was left down for now, revealing a shoulder length mop of snowy white hair and a narrow, slightly wrinkled face. Dark eyes gleamed from beneath bushy brows, regarding the otherworldly figure that stood with him.
She was much younger in appearance by comparison, beautiful in the way that gods are beautiful, her ivory skin wreathed in a faint silvery glow as if the moon itself were centered straight upon her. Dark brown hair cascaded down around this slight woman’s shoulders, a silken sheath that framed a lovely, heart-shaped face. A beautiful crown of silver topped her smooth brow, beautifully crafted into the twisting shape of twined vines and decorative leaves that elegantly held back her bangs away from her face Looking into her ageless gaze it was difficult to tell which color dominated those bright irises, at once blue and then shifting seamlessly into the various colors of the rainbow. She wore a gown of smooth silk, the fabric almost insubstantial in the way it flowed around that lush, voluptuous figure. Just looking upon this creature of ageless beauty was enough to steal a man’s breath. It had taken years for the man to get accustomed to the sight.
Slowly the corner of that mouth quirked upward, drawing attention to a pair of lush, full lips naturally colored a faint shade of cherry. Those were the kind of lips a man dreamed of kissing, among other things… but never was there a man daring enough to attempt it with this creature. When she spoke the robed figure braced himself against the musical power her voice held, a magic all its own as it slipped its way into the ears of both men and women alike and drew them into her natural, blissful enthrallment. Even without the use of that vast ocean of power he knew she possessed he had to exert every ounce of will to keep from falling under her spell.
“You know the consequences if we do not act. This is our final chance.”
The old man shifted nervously, casting a worried glance in the way of the totems once more. “I suppose I hoped there was some alternative… How will I know when I find them?”
The woman laughed, a mesmerizing peel of silvery music that rang out through the dead of night and set the man to shivering. “How hard can it be to find heroes? The people will be whispering their names from city to city. You’ve but to listen, dear sorcerer.”
She lifted a small hand then, gesturing subtly with a little twist of her fingers. There was a rush of wind, a sudden flash of blinding light that forced the man to close his eyes and lift an amt o bring the sleeve of that flowing robe between his face and the source. With the full moon shining brightly down upon them the night hadn’t been altogether dark, but compared to that light he might have been in a lightless cave. Once more his eyes returned to the totems, widening as he saw the swirling sheet of shimmering force now stretched between the two towering structures. It was like liquid silver, shimmering like a mirror and reflecting his figure back at him as he took several tentative steps closer Slowly he risked a glance back at the woman he had journeyed here with. She yet remained in the spot she had occupied since arriving, standing straight and calm. With another dazzling smile she ushered him forward, a gentle motion that bid him goodbye and wished him luck all at once.
Taking a deep breath, Aristotle stepped forward into the portal that bridged two worlds…
Summary
It’s been roughly thirty years since the fall of mighty Troy to the armies of Greece and still the tales of that epic battle are told far and wide be they within a tavern common room or seated about a fire out in the wilderness somewhere. As is common it’s difficult to judge just what is true and what is false now that the tales have been told and retold and altered each time to better suit a heroic legend to inspire the crowd. In every telling though one thing is certain. The battle of Troy was the greatest war the world had ever seen… and it carried the heaviest cost. How many men of legend fell during that horrific battle? Ajax the Great who fought fearlessly beside mighty Achilles and cunning Odysseus, Prince Hector, the greatest warrior of Troy and protector of her people, Agamemnon the great king who succeeded in uniting the many warring countries of Greece, and yes even Achilles himself, the invincible warrior whose battle prowess knew no match.
Though Troy may be dead and gone the people of Greece still lived on and after the loss of so many men, so many iconic heroes, various nations were left weak. It wasn’t long before war started again and the many nations were once more at each other’s throats. Wars are fought and men die and so the cycle continues. New men grow into their armor and dream of achieving greatness like those heroes of Troy. Though they were lost to the afterlife their blood still remains in this world. Some would argue that a hero is not made, but born, and these children of heroes are turned to in these times of struggle, asked to rise to the occasion and match the legends wrought by their fathers before them. Never could any of them have imagined that Fate had an entirely new kind of destiny awaiting them, nor the challenges they would face…
Across the veil between what is and what once was and what could be again war is raging. Phillippos, dark king of Makedone, has pushed back the free forces of Greece. All who stand before the vast Makedone army and the dark, tainted beasts which strengthen their ranks have crumbled to dust. Battle after battle has raged and the men who sought to smash the dark king into the ground found their own desires turned back on them as Phillippos cuts a bloody swath across the land. Thessaly is gone, swallowed up by that black ocean of steel and blood; her survivors either slaughtered or defected to the enemy side. Nothing slows the conqueror down and no army, no matter how large or skilled, has managed to stand before him. His armies have swept down across the land, his vast forces reaching across the land from east to west, ensuring that none escape the wide net he has cast out over the entire country. Ithaca stands on the brink of extension, her armies pushed back to the capital city which once housed the great hero Oddysseo who fell at Troy.
As if this were not bad enough, man is not the only target Phillippos has in his sights. The creatures of magic and legend are also in great danger from this wicked king. Centaursa, Minotaurs, Nymphs, Satyrs, all are being pushed back and slaughtered without mercy. With every dying creature magic’s presence in the world diminishes. Already the gods have abandoned the people, weakened by the loss of magic that came from the death of their children. It is said that Phillippos cannot be killed. It is said that he is invincible, that no man of this world can defeat him. But what of a hero of another world…?
Aristotle has crossed the veil into our world in search of heroes to join his cause, brave men or women willing to leave their world behind and risk certain death at the chance of glory. What true heroes yet remain he cannot take, for the risk of changing the histories would be too great. O it is that he decides to set his sites upon their sons or daughters, those beings who yet possess greatness which flows through their veins. The Queen of the forest has charged him with this task, and failure means certain death for everything he holds dear.
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Parents: (if a hero)
Class: (or occupation. Whichever fits more. A mythical creatures class may vary from humans.)
Appearance: (Pics welcome but you should have a description too. Try to be as detailed as possible)
Personality:
Equipment: (weapons and any other items they carry upon their person)
Powers/Skills: (powers for mythical creatures who may have magic. Skills for pretty much anyone. Detail training and or special abilities.)
History: (heroes detail what you are doing in our world in ancient Greece. Those from the other world detail everything you have gone through what with the ongoing war. If you were alive before the war what were you doing?)
Note:
Much of the inspiration from this story came from a pair of books by David Gemmel titled The Lion of Macedon and Dark Prince. I am aware that the timelines may not exactly match between the two worlds but it’s a parallel universe. It doesn’t have to be exact. If this lack of precise timeline match up bothers you I suggest you either A: get over it or B: don’t join
I will be playing one of these heroes and I do not really require too many of them as this story takes place mostly in another world parallel to ours. I would say max of three or four if things work out that way. Others will be able to play a person or mythical creature from this parallel dimension in which magic still exists. Use your imagination for if you don’t want to play a human you can be any beast of Greek mythology.
Please remember that the heroes are NOT known heroes of the world. They are the sons or daughters of known heroes. The offspring who has greatness in their very bloodline, pumping through their veins. This allows you to create an original character for this story line.
As there is no set side for any player the way this game plays out will depend entirely on you. Each of your actions will alter the flow of this tale, meaning its highly possible Phillippos isn’t stopped and the realm is completely conquered, the creatures slaughtered into extinction. If one of your characters seems the type to side with the evil king he can, I will not prevent it.
There is a chance that our characters, if opposed, will end up fighting. In these circumstances there will be a set number of posts allowed for the fight and the other players will serve as judges to decide who they think the victor should be. (will add things to pay attention to while judging later) That said it is highly possible a character may die in these circumstances. Whether or not they do will depend entirely upon the situation, the way the battle played out to its end, the disposition of the characters, the nature of their relationship, as well as the decision of the judges. All of these must play apart in order to decide if a character should rightfully meet his end or if he should be spared.
In example: The judges judge the battle and player 2 wins out over player 1 during a great battle in which two armies are clashing. Given the nature of the brutal battle and the way 2 defeated 1 the judges believe 1 should perish. However during the raging battle another soldier could easily attack 2 and stop him from striking that killing blow. 1 is spared and 2 is forced to move on to fight more enemies.
Things like this will be common during this story, or at least I imagine it will be. I will not needless slaughter your character, as I am aware no one wants that. No matter the decision of the judges it’s the flow of the story that truly decides if they get what they want or not. If I don’t see it as a realistic death then chances are you just might escape your doom. For those of you who DO die you’ll have the option of making a new character.
Humans do not possess magic in this story, only the creatures of mythology are capable of performing feats of sorcery. You may be wondering how Aristotle is considered a sorcerer then, and that will be explained in story.
Rules:
There will be a 4 paragraph minimum for post. I am the kind of gm who prefers quality over quantity. I don’t need people who will post back and forth three times in the span of ten minutes without actually saying anything of import in their posts. I want my players to TRY because I enjoy creating stories in which writers can have the opportunity to better themselves and improve because everyone knows we all could use improvement on one area or another. If you’re going to join I expect you to care about your character and the story. 4 paragraphs is not much to ask.
I realize that sometimes tempers can flare between the players. Arguments can break out over anything but I will not tolerate needless drama in my stories. If you’re pissed off at another player keep it out of the story and if it has anything to do with this rp come to me and I’ll be glad to sort things out properly. Always remember your characters are not you so even if you despise the other character’s player does not mean your character will.
Side stories and or quests are definitely welcome, but in moderation. I am open to any and all ideas so if you contact me you’ll find me very receptive of anything you might have in mind for your character. Your ideas may need altering and changing a bit to truly fit the story but I can promise now that whatever it is you want we can find a way to implement it. Like I said: I’m open to it all.
In the event that two characters meet one another on the battlefield and one is subsequently killed I ask that the other player does not start ranting and raving about the outcome. I assure you any judged battles WILL be fare and if I ever get the impression that personal feelings or biasness for or against someone is effecting another’s decisions I will take over myself. In the event that you do have complaints please bring them to me via pm rather than voicing them in the OOC. I will take care of things.
If a character is killed the player does have the option of making an entirely new one and implementing them into the ongoing story. If anyone is having trouble creating a new character I am willing to assist any way I can.
Character List:
Septimus: Hector – Son of Achilles and Briseis
Stormwolf:
Ares: Lysander (http://role-player.net/forum/showpost.php?p=302732&postcount=2) - Son of Achilles and Lillia
Anne Bonny:
Reference Sites
For anyone not very familiar with greek mythology I am certain you can find information on any creature you may want to try and play at these sites.
Monstropedia (http://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Main_Page)
Mythical Creatures and Beasts Wiki (http://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/)
Intro
“Are you sure about this?” the aging man asked as he approached the massive, elaborately carved totems that would open the way. He was wrapped in a deep blue robe, the soft fabric flowing over his slight frame. He held a staff within his aged hand, a simple construction of gnarled dark wood that held faint traces of blue around the top. The hood was left down for now, revealing a shoulder length mop of snowy white hair and a narrow, slightly wrinkled face. Dark eyes gleamed from beneath bushy brows, regarding the otherworldly figure that stood with him.
She was much younger in appearance by comparison, beautiful in the way that gods are beautiful, her ivory skin wreathed in a faint silvery glow as if the moon itself were centered straight upon her. Dark brown hair cascaded down around this slight woman’s shoulders, a silken sheath that framed a lovely, heart-shaped face. A beautiful crown of silver topped her smooth brow, beautifully crafted into the twisting shape of twined vines and decorative leaves that elegantly held back her bangs away from her face Looking into her ageless gaze it was difficult to tell which color dominated those bright irises, at once blue and then shifting seamlessly into the various colors of the rainbow. She wore a gown of smooth silk, the fabric almost insubstantial in the way it flowed around that lush, voluptuous figure. Just looking upon this creature of ageless beauty was enough to steal a man’s breath. It had taken years for the man to get accustomed to the sight.
Slowly the corner of that mouth quirked upward, drawing attention to a pair of lush, full lips naturally colored a faint shade of cherry. Those were the kind of lips a man dreamed of kissing, among other things… but never was there a man daring enough to attempt it with this creature. When she spoke the robed figure braced himself against the musical power her voice held, a magic all its own as it slipped its way into the ears of both men and women alike and drew them into her natural, blissful enthrallment. Even without the use of that vast ocean of power he knew she possessed he had to exert every ounce of will to keep from falling under her spell.
“You know the consequences if we do not act. This is our final chance.”
The old man shifted nervously, casting a worried glance in the way of the totems once more. “I suppose I hoped there was some alternative… How will I know when I find them?”
The woman laughed, a mesmerizing peel of silvery music that rang out through the dead of night and set the man to shivering. “How hard can it be to find heroes? The people will be whispering their names from city to city. You’ve but to listen, dear sorcerer.”
She lifted a small hand then, gesturing subtly with a little twist of her fingers. There was a rush of wind, a sudden flash of blinding light that forced the man to close his eyes and lift an amt o bring the sleeve of that flowing robe between his face and the source. With the full moon shining brightly down upon them the night hadn’t been altogether dark, but compared to that light he might have been in a lightless cave. Once more his eyes returned to the totems, widening as he saw the swirling sheet of shimmering force now stretched between the two towering structures. It was like liquid silver, shimmering like a mirror and reflecting his figure back at him as he took several tentative steps closer Slowly he risked a glance back at the woman he had journeyed here with. She yet remained in the spot she had occupied since arriving, standing straight and calm. With another dazzling smile she ushered him forward, a gentle motion that bid him goodbye and wished him luck all at once.
Taking a deep breath, Aristotle stepped forward into the portal that bridged two worlds…
Summary
It’s been roughly thirty years since the fall of mighty Troy to the armies of Greece and still the tales of that epic battle are told far and wide be they within a tavern common room or seated about a fire out in the wilderness somewhere. As is common it’s difficult to judge just what is true and what is false now that the tales have been told and retold and altered each time to better suit a heroic legend to inspire the crowd. In every telling though one thing is certain. The battle of Troy was the greatest war the world had ever seen… and it carried the heaviest cost. How many men of legend fell during that horrific battle? Ajax the Great who fought fearlessly beside mighty Achilles and cunning Odysseus, Prince Hector, the greatest warrior of Troy and protector of her people, Agamemnon the great king who succeeded in uniting the many warring countries of Greece, and yes even Achilles himself, the invincible warrior whose battle prowess knew no match.
Though Troy may be dead and gone the people of Greece still lived on and after the loss of so many men, so many iconic heroes, various nations were left weak. It wasn’t long before war started again and the many nations were once more at each other’s throats. Wars are fought and men die and so the cycle continues. New men grow into their armor and dream of achieving greatness like those heroes of Troy. Though they were lost to the afterlife their blood still remains in this world. Some would argue that a hero is not made, but born, and these children of heroes are turned to in these times of struggle, asked to rise to the occasion and match the legends wrought by their fathers before them. Never could any of them have imagined that Fate had an entirely new kind of destiny awaiting them, nor the challenges they would face…
Across the veil between what is and what once was and what could be again war is raging. Phillippos, dark king of Makedone, has pushed back the free forces of Greece. All who stand before the vast Makedone army and the dark, tainted beasts which strengthen their ranks have crumbled to dust. Battle after battle has raged and the men who sought to smash the dark king into the ground found their own desires turned back on them as Phillippos cuts a bloody swath across the land. Thessaly is gone, swallowed up by that black ocean of steel and blood; her survivors either slaughtered or defected to the enemy side. Nothing slows the conqueror down and no army, no matter how large or skilled, has managed to stand before him. His armies have swept down across the land, his vast forces reaching across the land from east to west, ensuring that none escape the wide net he has cast out over the entire country. Ithaca stands on the brink of extension, her armies pushed back to the capital city which once housed the great hero Oddysseo who fell at Troy.
As if this were not bad enough, man is not the only target Phillippos has in his sights. The creatures of magic and legend are also in great danger from this wicked king. Centaursa, Minotaurs, Nymphs, Satyrs, all are being pushed back and slaughtered without mercy. With every dying creature magic’s presence in the world diminishes. Already the gods have abandoned the people, weakened by the loss of magic that came from the death of their children. It is said that Phillippos cannot be killed. It is said that he is invincible, that no man of this world can defeat him. But what of a hero of another world…?
Aristotle has crossed the veil into our world in search of heroes to join his cause, brave men or women willing to leave their world behind and risk certain death at the chance of glory. What true heroes yet remain he cannot take, for the risk of changing the histories would be too great. O it is that he decides to set his sites upon their sons or daughters, those beings who yet possess greatness which flows through their veins. The Queen of the forest has charged him with this task, and failure means certain death for everything he holds dear.
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Parents: (if a hero)
Class: (or occupation. Whichever fits more. A mythical creatures class may vary from humans.)
Appearance: (Pics welcome but you should have a description too. Try to be as detailed as possible)
Personality:
Equipment: (weapons and any other items they carry upon their person)
Powers/Skills: (powers for mythical creatures who may have magic. Skills for pretty much anyone. Detail training and or special abilities.)
History: (heroes detail what you are doing in our world in ancient Greece. Those from the other world detail everything you have gone through what with the ongoing war. If you were alive before the war what were you doing?)
Note:
Much of the inspiration from this story came from a pair of books by David Gemmel titled The Lion of Macedon and Dark Prince. I am aware that the timelines may not exactly match between the two worlds but it’s a parallel universe. It doesn’t have to be exact. If this lack of precise timeline match up bothers you I suggest you either A: get over it or B: don’t join
I will be playing one of these heroes and I do not really require too many of them as this story takes place mostly in another world parallel to ours. I would say max of three or four if things work out that way. Others will be able to play a person or mythical creature from this parallel dimension in which magic still exists. Use your imagination for if you don’t want to play a human you can be any beast of Greek mythology.
Please remember that the heroes are NOT known heroes of the world. They are the sons or daughters of known heroes. The offspring who has greatness in their very bloodline, pumping through their veins. This allows you to create an original character for this story line.
As there is no set side for any player the way this game plays out will depend entirely on you. Each of your actions will alter the flow of this tale, meaning its highly possible Phillippos isn’t stopped and the realm is completely conquered, the creatures slaughtered into extinction. If one of your characters seems the type to side with the evil king he can, I will not prevent it.
There is a chance that our characters, if opposed, will end up fighting. In these circumstances there will be a set number of posts allowed for the fight and the other players will serve as judges to decide who they think the victor should be. (will add things to pay attention to while judging later) That said it is highly possible a character may die in these circumstances. Whether or not they do will depend entirely upon the situation, the way the battle played out to its end, the disposition of the characters, the nature of their relationship, as well as the decision of the judges. All of these must play apart in order to decide if a character should rightfully meet his end or if he should be spared.
In example: The judges judge the battle and player 2 wins out over player 1 during a great battle in which two armies are clashing. Given the nature of the brutal battle and the way 2 defeated 1 the judges believe 1 should perish. However during the raging battle another soldier could easily attack 2 and stop him from striking that killing blow. 1 is spared and 2 is forced to move on to fight more enemies.
Things like this will be common during this story, or at least I imagine it will be. I will not needless slaughter your character, as I am aware no one wants that. No matter the decision of the judges it’s the flow of the story that truly decides if they get what they want or not. If I don’t see it as a realistic death then chances are you just might escape your doom. For those of you who DO die you’ll have the option of making a new character.
Humans do not possess magic in this story, only the creatures of mythology are capable of performing feats of sorcery. You may be wondering how Aristotle is considered a sorcerer then, and that will be explained in story.
Rules:
There will be a 4 paragraph minimum for post. I am the kind of gm who prefers quality over quantity. I don’t need people who will post back and forth three times in the span of ten minutes without actually saying anything of import in their posts. I want my players to TRY because I enjoy creating stories in which writers can have the opportunity to better themselves and improve because everyone knows we all could use improvement on one area or another. If you’re going to join I expect you to care about your character and the story. 4 paragraphs is not much to ask.
I realize that sometimes tempers can flare between the players. Arguments can break out over anything but I will not tolerate needless drama in my stories. If you’re pissed off at another player keep it out of the story and if it has anything to do with this rp come to me and I’ll be glad to sort things out properly. Always remember your characters are not you so even if you despise the other character’s player does not mean your character will.
Side stories and or quests are definitely welcome, but in moderation. I am open to any and all ideas so if you contact me you’ll find me very receptive of anything you might have in mind for your character. Your ideas may need altering and changing a bit to truly fit the story but I can promise now that whatever it is you want we can find a way to implement it. Like I said: I’m open to it all.
In the event that two characters meet one another on the battlefield and one is subsequently killed I ask that the other player does not start ranting and raving about the outcome. I assure you any judged battles WILL be fare and if I ever get the impression that personal feelings or biasness for or against someone is effecting another’s decisions I will take over myself. In the event that you do have complaints please bring them to me via pm rather than voicing them in the OOC. I will take care of things.
If a character is killed the player does have the option of making an entirely new one and implementing them into the ongoing story. If anyone is having trouble creating a new character I am willing to assist any way I can.
Character List:
Septimus: Hector – Son of Achilles and Briseis
Stormwolf:
Ares: Lysander (http://role-player.net/forum/showpost.php?p=302732&postcount=2) - Son of Achilles and Lillia
Anne Bonny:
Reference Sites
For anyone not very familiar with greek mythology I am certain you can find information on any creature you may want to try and play at these sites.
Monstropedia (http://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Main_Page)
Mythical Creatures and Beasts Wiki (http://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/)