Houses of the Blooded [BDSM] [Fantasy-Tragedy] [Recruiting-Needs F characters]

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TheHangedOne

Quote from: Red Doctor on February 11, 2012, 02:25:31 AM
Hey hanged, can you change the the spoiler tag "phases" to "aspects" once thats done i'll use that as the character sheet template. ;D
Done, and I cleaned it up a bit.
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Muse

*bows* 

If I may be so bold, Mad Panda is away this weekend.  He will be terribly distraught if he misses an opportunity to participate in a game of Houses of the Blooded because of his absence.  He is a veteran and prolific player.  May I humbly suggest that you give him an opportunity to apply.  Should my recommendation hold in weight, he has it. 

I hope that wasn't out of line. 
A link for all of us who ever had a shouting match with our muse: http://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html

How to set this Muse ablaze (O/Os)

When the little angel won't appear no matter how many plum blossoms you swirl:  https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=135346.msg16474321#msg16474321 (Major update 5/10/2023)

Montagne

He's more than welcome to come join us and there are certainly no shortages of player spaces for the moment, so just tell him to drop in a spring character when hes back on Monday. As I said I'm still looking for more entries so you too are also more than welcome to come play with us if you wish :)

Montagne

Edited the opening as I don't think it really gave a good quick feel for ven culture, going to try to make the fluff section a bit more colourful to help with that as well. Feel it's a tad bland atm. But rest of the rules must come first! ;D

Athos

This sounds pretty interesting. One question though, do I need to send the rolls I make in character creation to you (Red Doctor)?

Current roleplay status:  Looking for new stories.

"Weep," said Athos, "Weep, heart full of love, youth and life! Alas, I would I could weep like you!"

Montagne

For the ingame rolls yes, just to make sure its fair on everyone. However if you want to do character creation with real dice im happy to trust my players not to fudge the dice.

DarkRose15

Den of DarkRose: Ideas & Completed Games
Apologies & Absences *Updated 10/4/16*

Friends help you move; Real friends help you move the body.
Carl: Shh....do you hear that? That is the sound of forgiveness!
Paul: That's the sound of people drowning Carl!
Carl: That...is what forgiveness sounds like! Screaming then silence!

Athos

Quote from: Red Doctor on February 12, 2012, 03:11:09 AM
For the ingame rolls yes, just to make sure its fair on everyone. However if you want to do character creation with real dice im happy to trust my players not to fudge the dice.

Sounds good. I'll start rolling and hopefully have something posted up here tonight.

Current roleplay status:  Looking for new stories.

"Weep," said Athos, "Weep, heart full of love, youth and life! Alas, I would I could weep like you!"

DarkRose15

Den of DarkRose: Ideas & Completed Games
Apologies & Absences *Updated 10/4/16*

Friends help you move; Real friends help you move the body.
Carl: Shh....do you hear that? That is the sound of forgiveness!
Paul: That's the sound of people drowning Carl!
Carl: That...is what forgiveness sounds like! Screaming then silence!

Senti

If its still open I am interested but will certainly have to do some reading.

Montagne

#35
Still recruiting. The fluff is a bit of a work in progress atm in terms of the second post. The italicized part of the first post should give a feel for the game we're trying to create. Now the basic facts are down I'm working on getting the fluff to have a bit more of the colour of the opening post. I'm really looking to take the larger than life feel of the Ven up to 11.

But yes, we're still looking for characters. and feel free to PM with some IM details if you would like help with your characters or anything about the setting.

Look forward to seeing what you bring ;D

TheHangedOne

I made changes to my character. Specifically.

Common name changed to: Alexai “the hand and the sword”
-1 relic, +1 forest in bonus points
-1 staff, +1 mountain in bonus points
-1 devotion, +1 farm in bonus points
Devotion to "Ilmater" removed
A&A's and O&O's *Status: Here and there | Games: Aiming for punctuality*
"In prosperity, our friends know us; in adversity, we know our friends."
"In the ocean of knowledge, only those who want to learn will see the land."
"Before you roar, please take a deep breath."
Check out my poet tree!

Athos

Alrighty then! Here's what I've got so far, let me know if I need to change anything. Thanks!

Background:

Family Name: Adrente
Public Name: Godfren “devoted guardian” - +1 to duels
Secret Name: Ilsa “ever watchful” - +3 to detecting traps or ambushes
Chosen House: Wolf
Title: Baron
Mother’s Bloodline: Elk
Father’s Bloodline: Wolf (dominant House)
Father’s Rank: Baron
Mother’s Rank: Baroness
Birth Order: 6th
Number of surviving siblings: 2
Family status: Married, no children

Virtues:


Bear’s Strength: Level 4
Elk’s cunning: Level 2
Falcon’s courage: Level 3
Foxes beauty: (weakness) 0
Serpents wisdom: Level 2
Wolf’s Prowess: Level 4 (Level 3 + 1)

Devotions:


Moryandal Adrente “The Victorious” - (+2 to duels)

Sorio Steele “The Peacemaker” - (+1 to mediating conflicts)


Aspects:


Honorable Warrior:  (Invoke: +3 to duels when defending himself or someone else) (Tag: -2 when fighting for personal gain, wealth or power) (Compel: Cannot yield or retreat in battle)

Just Lord: (Invoke: +3 when trying to persuade others to obey him) (Tag: -2 when acting selfishly or trying to take advantage of another) (Compel: Must always act fairly)

Contact:

Province:

Castle: Level 3
Village: Level 2
Farm: Level 2
Shoreline: Level 2
Forest: Level 1

Vassals:

Spouse: Level 1
Personal Guard: Level 2
Roadmen: Level 3
Staff: Level 2

Bonus Points:

1 to Roadmen
1 to Staff
2 to Shoreline
1 to Forest

Biography

Godfren Adrente was the sixth child of Baron Rajh Adrente of House Wolf and Baroness Jana Steele of House Elk. As a child Godfren did not have much in the way of expectations. As the youngest, there were many so children before him that he seemed destined only to end up a Bannerman under one of his elder brothers or sisters. As a result, his education was centered more on combat and duelling than managing lands. As a teenager, he took a great interest in the law and as he grew developed a firm sense of justice and morality. He believed that all people, Ven and Veth should be treated equally under the law. Understandably, this made him something of a radical in his social circles. At the age of fourteen, tragedy struck his family when two of his brothers and one of his sisters were killed in a boating accident. This incident wounded Godfren deeply, but served to increase his stature to the third eldest. Last year Godren became of age, and was married to Lady Halia Thorne of House Falcon and granted governance over an up and coming province. Their relationship is somewhat cool, but amicable. As always, Godren works to treat all he comes into contact with fairly and on his land all are subject to the same laws.

Motivations:

“The Quest for Justice”

When Godfren was a teenager, he witnessed a trial of a Veth merchant who had been accused of cheating a Ven during the sale of some goods. As he watched, the Veth made a number of convincing arguments and to Godfen’s mind, proved his innocence. Yet his evidence was not considered and he was convicted based solely on the word of the Ven and put to death. For whatever reason, the unfairness of this situation resonated with something in Godfren’s heart and he was compelled to speak out against this injustice.

Obviously at the time, he was powerless to affect even the remotest change but he vowed that if he ever owned land, the people on it would enjoy true equality under the law. This spurred Godfren to delve deep into the Ven legal system and learn its intricacies.
By the time he was of age, he had spent years arbitrating disputes on his father’s land. When he took control of his province, he went a step further and used all of his power in an attempt to equalize things further.

Yet, with every change he made, he ran into dozens more that he couldn’t. That doesn’t stop him from trying, however. Since taking control of his province, he’s skirted dangerously close to completely disregarding tradition. Because of this he has caught the eye of a number of powerful individuals who view him with a growing sense of ire. With any more provocation, these people could make things extremely unpleasant for him, and despite this fact Godfren has repeatedly refused to acknowledge the dangers. He continues to press forward with reckless abandon.

Picture:



Current roleplay status:  Looking for new stories.

"Weep," said Athos, "Weep, heart full of love, youth and life! Alas, I would I could weep like you!"

Sharon

this game sounds like fun. I will work on my character in a little bit.

MadPanda

As Muse said...I'm definitely in on this one!   :-)  Bide anon, good gentleven...
Background
Parents:  Father is Fox (and dominant), Mother is Bear
Siblings:  One older sister--Niassa Yvarai (see below), three younger siblings.
Standing: Father is Count, Mother is Countess
House:  Bear
Family Name: Burghe
Public Name: Ato ("First-born Son")
Secret Name: Mennon ("the hidden dagger")
Age = Spring (3)
Spouse & children? Married, no children (Wife is a Wolf, he's dominant)
Title = Baron
Virtues
Strength: 3
Cunning: 2
Courage: 3
Beauty: 3
Wisdom: W
Prowess: 4
Aspects
Aspect: Father's Pupil (Invoke: +3 to flirt with or seduce married romantic interest) (Tag: unused to seducing unmarried romantic interests) (Compel: must flirt with or attempt seduction of married romantic interest)
Aspect: Mother's Student (Invoke: to go from here to there through the wilderness) (Tag: uncomfortable with 'civilized' situations)(Compel: "I've been here too long.")
Contact: tbd
Devotions
Ashalin Avendi (1) I am the Road (During Season actions, you may spend a Style Point to Quell Trouble in a number of Regions equal to your Courage. You may not perform the action in any noble’s lands but your own, regardless of title or contacts or any other factors. Your lands alone.)
Adrente (1)(r) The Invisible Cannot Be Touched (If you have the Sword in your hand, you can spend a Style Point and cancel three ranks from any Injury inflicted against you.)  Relic adds The Subtle Hand (spend a Style to gain two free wagers on any Prowess Risk).
(Bear) Burghe (1) Only My Fear Can Defeat Me (Spend a Style Point before making a Strength risk. No ven may tag any of your Aspects or Injuries for that risk.)
Domain
Castle 2
Village 1
Farm 1
Farm 1
Wood 1
Hill 1
Mountain 1

Season Actions: 2

Resources:2 Food, Wood, Stone, Metal

Value: 6
Defense: 10
Danger: 1
Vassals
Spouse 3: Her Excellency the Baroness Zrudura Adrente
Staff 1
Roadmen 1
Personal Guard 1
Spy Network 2
Valet 1
Bonus Points
Valet 1 (1)
Spouse to Rank 3 (first rank is free, plus 2)
Castle to Rank 2 (1)
Relic (1)(tied to Wolf suaven)
Bio
Ato is not a happy young Baron.  He has been used as a marker to pay off more than a few of his father's obligations: being blooded as a Bear instead of a Fox, for starters.  His marriage, for another...and being encouraged to embrace the veneration of one of his wife's ancestors for a third.  He's getting rather tired of it, truth be told, and if he could find some way to honorably leave his obligations as a Baron to someone else and go back to life as one of his father's Roadmen, he'd be out there playing knight errant in a heartbeat.

This, alas, is unlikely, for part of the marriage agreement made him yvestra, and while he is unhappy about this state of affairs, he's too proud to either slack off or foist it off on somebody else.  Even stranger, the lands that are his...were hers prior to their marriage.  She did the work, he gets the public glory (and the heirloom relic of her great grand-father to go with it).  Ato wonders just how much of a debt his sire owes his in-laws, and why, and worries about the daggers he cannot see.

One element from his misspent youth of service to Father is important: he was initially put to work as his Father's Herald, but after an unfortunate near-scandal involving a dowager noblewoman, Mother insisted that he be given a task that was not quite so sensitive.  Thus Ato became a Roadman instead (most emphatically as yvil, not yvtavia, save on those few occasions when his elder sister has needed an escort for propriety's sake...and usually not even then).
Three Things About My Wife

Zrudura Adrente
1.  She is Godfren Adrente's kid sister.
2.  She's rather plain.
3.  She is jealously infatuated with me.
Three Things About My Elder Sister
Niassa Yvarai
1.  Hers is a cold Beauty.
2.  She is known to be Cunning.
3.  She's Father's favorite...

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Montagne

#40
Hello all ;D good to see two new players joining our little band. MP I've edited to character sheet from the original slightly such that you write the stat bonus each thing gives beside the aspect/name/devotion. See Hanged or Athos' sheets for an example ;D. It's mostly to assist new players as the original character sheet is a little hard to grasp for new players, and I want everyone on even footing. Once we have gotten using the system a bit we can open it out a little more. So if you wouldn't mind changing  that, that would be great.


Also as a general note for anyone who wants to make a character for the game always keep in mind the theme. Tragedy. That means your character is desperately seaking something; be it love, knowledge, power... It could be anything. And that pursuit is going to end up destroying him. Try to make that a central theme to your characters backstory, devote a paragraph or two at least to it. New players are fine to wait for the coming fluff updates, theres no rush to get something finalised, but PM if you have setting questions :)

MadPanda

No worries--mine is a WIP, and I'll convert when I'm done fiddling about.  :-)
Voluptas ailuri fulgentis decretum est!
Omnis nimis, temperantia ob coenobitae.
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Montagne

Awesome no problems there then.

Now, time to account changes, I've been a busy bee tonight.

fully overhauled, romance, politics, laws, and sorcery to give more colour and detail.

Also added new sections describing dueling, poison, and the Orks.

I hope it really helps people find some stuff to jump out with them in terms of their character. A section on Art and Sauven to come, at some point, then its all done. I'll be going to a job interview wednesday/thursday (at the other end of the country) So i may or may not have internet access. I will certainly be able to answer questions as my phone can access E. But when the last two setting pieces will be up will depend on if I can get online on my tablet, typing full sections on a phone would probably end badly lol ;D

DarkRose15

#43
*in progress*

Background
Chosen Name: Yvaytha
Secret Name: Sava
Family Name: Sutha
Parents: Mother (Dominant/Blooded of Serpent), Father (Blooded of Bear)
Siblings: 4 older brothers
Surviving Siblings: 2 brothers
Birth Order: 5th child
Marital Status: Married, no children
Standing: Mother is a Marquis, Father a Baron
House: Serpent (Myrr)
Age: 19
Virtues
strength - W
cunning - 3
Wisdom - 4
Beauty - 4
courage -2
prowess - 2

includes bonus for blooded of the serpent.
Aspects
Aspect: Fanning the Flame ( Invoke: +3 to seduction, Tag: -2 against those who've seduced her (Compel: sees attempts at seduction as a chance to play, and cannot resist a good game, finds delight in going after what is considered "off limits")
Aspect: The Power is Mine (Invoke:+3 when trying to convince others/dominating the situation, Tag: -2 on direct order (Compel: must be in control or in the know of the situation and cannot tolerate being under someone else's control, panics or becomes enraged if situations fall through her fingers)
Devotions
Olivama Rali: (I will fool them with Desire with wine as my meal) Yvaytha gets +1to situations where she is seducing someone in situations such as parties or events where wine is readily available.
Mxura Torr: (The Master of the Iron house does not bend) Yvaytha gets +2 cunning to season actions when she is maintaining her lands and negotiating with other nobles in regards to her lands expanding or shrinking. This can also apply when she's appearing to compromise while still getting her way.
Province
Castle Shadowfall, by the Village of Bog Marsh
1 Lvl 1 Redcap Swamp
1 Lvl 2 The Shimmering Plains
1 Lvl 1 Veil Forest
1 Lvl 1 Razor's Edge Mountain
1 Lvl 1 Swan's Grace Farm
Vassals
Lvl 1 Sheriff (Alanya Chayan (Protector of the Home, Born of the Marsh)
Lvl 2 Roadmen
Lvl 1 Spy network
Lvl 1 Personal guard (Called The Thornsmen)
Bonus Point Expenditure
Lvl 3 Spouse (Van; +2 bonus points to up to lvl 3)
Ritual: The Puppet
Ritual: The Mirror
+1 to Plains, raising it to lvl 2
Personality, History, etc.
Charming, sensual, she has the perfect personality. If you prefer a sweet, demure lady, she is like a soft pastry of delight. If you want a sensual charmer, she'll purr seductively in your ear as she begins to explore you. Yvaytha "Sava" Sutha knows that to truly master a situation, the other person (or in some cases, persons) must feel themselves in charge. They must believe they have the upper hand, while she simply smiles, holding the strings without their notice. She was schooled well by her mother, and some suspect she had a hand in the strange deaths of her two oldest brothers. Of course....no one has any proof. She enjoys the finer things in life, and uses her beguiling charms to get it, one way or another. She enjoys the study of poisons and antidotes, but no one is ever sure how much she really knows and if she uses anything. And those who do, wind up in precarious situations indeed. She has a very intense sexual relationship with her two surviving brothers, especially Tjan. She also has a good relationship with her husband, but still prefers her brother above all others. She came into her lands through calculation and very skilled manipulation. A Baron in the lands just next to her mother's hands had seen a work of art that Yvaytha had produced, and wished to purchase them. Yvaytha saw fit to deliver the piece herself, and upon seeing her the Baron was smitten, having grown bored of his young but bland wife. She thus began to seduce the Baron, soon being asked to stay and produce more beautiful art (while warming his bed at night). During this time, she also paid attention to his sons, choosing his eldest to be her husband when the Baron entered solace a year after she'd come to stay. This allowed her to lay claim to the lands unchallenged, and since the Baron's wife met with an untimely death, Yvaytha slid into power with relative ease.
Picture
Husband Info/Brief Bio
Van is very handsome, but surprisingly does not seem to know how to use it. His shock that a beauty such as Yvaytha would choose him to be her husband pleased him immensely, and he works hard to please her and keep her interest. He loves her completely, and while she is fond of him and does love him to a degree, her heart lies elsewhere. But Van has no idea, thinking Yvaytha equally in love with him. He lets her dominate the household, simply casting loving gazes her way. Should anyone tell him of his wife's true nature, he'll blissfully deny it, unwilling to think his wife a murderous, scheming seductress. It probably serves him best to be ignorant, if he ever did learn of her secrets, he would die of a broken heart.
Den of DarkRose: Ideas & Completed Games
Apologies & Absences *Updated 10/4/16*

Friends help you move; Real friends help you move the body.
Carl: Shh....do you hear that? That is the sound of forgiveness!
Paul: That's the sound of people drowning Carl!
Carl: That...is what forgiveness sounds like! Screaming then silence!

TheHangedOne

Yo, Red, I added another section to my characters history; How he acquired his land. When you get the chance, can you look over it, and let me know if it works?
A&A's and O&O's *Status: Here and there | Games: Aiming for punctuality*
"In prosperity, our friends know us; in adversity, we know our friends."
"In the ocean of knowledge, only those who want to learn will see the land."
"Before you roar, please take a deep breath."
Check out my poet tree!

Montagne

Yep thats fine, I like the idea. The cause of true pain would be the damage to the Marquis reputation, rather than the loss of product. Only slight change I would make is I want everyones lands under the same count, and if that count worked for your father you would have an IC advantage. As such can you keep the story but just make it a trading partner of your characters father? Your character their to learn about trade when he notices hes cheating the books on the trades. This would distance you from his lands ;D Other than that i think its awesome!

TheHangedOne

Okay. I will make that change later today; don't quite have the time this morning.
A&A's and O&O's *Status: Here and there | Games: Aiming for punctuality*
"In prosperity, our friends know us; in adversity, we know our friends."
"In the ocean of knowledge, only those who want to learn will see the land."
"Before you roar, please take a deep breath."
Check out my poet tree!

Teague

Oish. This seemed to fill up fast. I'm interested, and I'm a little new, but a fast learner. I work 3rd shift so, I'll have more time to read the rules and make a character tonight if that's ok? I'm wide open for prolific posting as I came to E looking for something to do on boring overnights, and I am great with high drama. I particularly like characters who want something they can't, or think they can't have, and possibly spoil what chance they did have in the process.
To the scientist there is the joy in pursuing truth which nearly counteracts the depressing revelations of truth.
H. P. Lovecraft

Montagne

#48
No worries there are certainly more places available, so your welcome to come join us. What you are describing is exactly the sort of character I am looking for so I look forward to seeing what you come up with. Theres currently a lack of female characters, but I am happy to take on either. But female is the preference atm. No problem with being new, we only have one player atm familiar with the setting and the lore section should help.

As a general note I would like to add a new section to the character sheet "what they want" which will detail what their motivations are and why. This will help me select prospective players, and remember, it's a tragedy, so think big!

Lady Kitsune

This has piqued my interest.  I am terrible at character creation and it may take me a little time.  Hopefully by the time I come up with something you will still have an opening.  My activity levels on E are rising so posting at least every two days should not be a problem.  I am going to have to read up on Houses of the Blooded as I do not know too much about it.
I am working on it, I swear!