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The Right to Rule

The History
The kingdom of Erani was ruled since it’s rebellion against Miranth by the Kora family. For nine generations the crown family had brokered peace among the surrounding countries which came to a abrupt end when Cedric Kora the tenth king suddenly declared war against Miranth in a attempt too expand and take back further what he believed his forefathers truly wanted. For a hundred and fifty years the bitter war sapped the resources and lives against both countries, as heroes rose and fell, it was Erani that looked to have the advantage at the end of the war, with the a cunning strategist and momentum built off of consecutive victories, the fourteen king looked too have victory in the palm of his hands, however tragedy would strike as Miranth took a counter offensive and assassinated Wallace’s wife and only son.

In his grief rage replaced reason and he led a massive force at the heart of Miranth, this would be the decisive blow too Erani in the war as a massive fire attack on the front planes scorched wave after wave as Wallace refused too withdraw. In the end fifty thousand men lost their lives in the “Battle of Virna” and Erani was forced out of Miranth. A treaty of peace between the countries were forged and after a hundred of twenty years Erani could once more look forward too peace. However the peace was brief.

With the death of Prince William there were no legal heirs too the throne, however Wallace did have a baby daughter who survived the assassination attempt. Though she was no heir, if she were too marry as Wallace's only child the man she married would then have the right too be named king after Wallace's passing. Still Wallace never truly recovered from his loses of his wife, his son, and his war, and by the time the princess was only five Wallace left the world due too illness. With no lord to rule, and the princess too young too marry a power shift was soon to take place as many ambitious lords began too push for the right to abdicate the throne and take power themselves.

During this process Roland Dusk the leader of one of the oldest noble families and a man known for his fairness and loyalty was named Steward and tasked with maintaining peace and keeping the last member of the royal family safe. A task he accepted gladly and fulfilled better then expected. For thirteen long years Roland keep assassins, thieves, coups, and any other number of dangerous situations from the princess and allowed her to grow in peace and safety until her eighteenth birthday when she would be considered of age and the task of restoring her country would fall squarely upon her shoulders. With no current king the man she chooses too marry becomes king, this has of course made her very popular and very vulnerable as any number of lords have tried too capture her hand in marriage, and those rejected have in turned tried to eliminate her altogether. Too make matters worse those against her have made a decree that if the Princess doesn't marry by her twentieth birthday that she should abdicate the throne. This has met heavy resistance of course, as the lords fight back against one another, what is sure is that the state of the country is very fragile. The actions of the princess and the lords tied too her could very well lead to civil war and perhaps the entire collapse of their proud country. 

The Present

The princess is of age, and is supposed too be finding a husband in a crowd of nobles and lords who likely only see the throne behind her. For whatever reason, (I'll leave that too the user who plays her) she has refused every hand no matter how virtuous that has extended too her. Despite the obvious dangers of having scorned nobles who are likely too turn a knife in her back for rejecting them she stands proudly and will only marry the man she fits too rule alongside. Constantly nobles come in to stay in the guest quarters, and those lucky enough too receive her presence are often found leaving the very night distraught and heartbroken.

Meanwhile there are many far too impatient too wait two years for the stubborn princess too fail to meet their deadline, or for the princess too marry at all. They mean too sabotage every effort, and more then a few that looked promising having been found unfaithful, too be villains, or simply painted as devils. There have been assassination attempts but the castle guard and the royal guard in particular are most vigilante, and have made efforts too actually harm the princess very difficult. That hasn't stopped these ambitious few of course, and every minute the princess draws closer to a decision they grow more desperate.


The Direction

The main conflict is obviously going to revolve around the princess and the lords trying too gain her hand or destroy her. So at it's barest we need a few lords too push things along, "make it hard too choose," and give just general conflict. How exactly everything plays out really is up too those involved, it can stop at a basic love story with some strife, or it could turn into full blown warfare with the princess, her love, and those loyal to the crown struggling against their enemies, for the right too rule. Frankly I'm open too just about anything, so if you have ideas on how we could further expand upon the setting speak up. Though the princess does need too marry someone of noble origin, a suave servant or peasant wouldn't be a legal move.

As far as suitors go, they all have to be male, because if a woman could "rule" then there wouldn't be a problem in the first place. As far as lords go, they can be male or female as the head of a noble family decides his heir and doesn't have the ties of a political rule. It's fully reasonable and likely that a Countess wants too overthrow the current rule and change the law too place herself in charge, and is the main threat too the princess. It's also just as reasonable that a man who tried valiantly too charm the princess was rejected and is wants revenge for his humiliation.

The age I had in mind is more of a King Arthur era, so I'd be fine with sorcery and such, nothing too overpowered but tricks and the like too add spice too it is always kind of interesting I think. The country itself is very diverse as far as different peoples go, there isn't any one skin color.

A Extra note for suitors
As far as playing a suitor goes each of the 2-4 are considered the "most worthy in the land" so know that you won't be flat out refused but instead will be competing for her hand against the other lords. The princess will be making her decision based on your actions. You can be a main vassal like a chief adviser, or general, or something of extreme prestige or you can just simply be the son of a prominent lord who has vast land. Also keep in mind, you end goal is too marry the princess, that doesn't mean you're bound too only play with the princess, at it's best this is a RP of deceit and tricks. Maybe you're looking for the throne but love another, and are trying too use the princess too get what you want before you dispose of her and rule alongside your "true love." It can take whatever twist and turn you and everyone else implement.

The Needed Roles

Needed
The Princess: Elsbet/ Chelemar
Suitor 1: Aaron Dusk/ Untamed_Skies
Suitor 2: Folet Bradford/ CarnivorousBunny
Suitor 3: Morholt Webber/ LordLuck
Suitor 4
Guard Captain:Aaron Dusk/ Untamed_Skies

Additional roles
Servants: Princess's Handmaiden: Ariella Kelvarn/  Absinthe Tori
                                              Stable Boy: Morien Moringstar/ Blackestknight
                                       
Vassals:      Court Magician: Alera/ Kaz
                                           Chief Adviser:
                                        Head of House:
                   Lt. General (can be multiple):
                                                         Noble 1:
                                                         Noble 2:

Royal Guards:



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The Princess of Erani
Played by: Chelemar
         Name: Elsbet
           Title: Elsbet
           Role: Elsbet, HRH, Princess of Erani
       Gender: Female
            Age: 18
        Family: None, Only surviving member of her family
Personality: Intelligent, strong willed, and courageous, Elsbet is unwilling to give in easily to those that surround her, demanding her hand.  She is not easily swayed and does not suffer fools gladly.  Sweet talk and charming words  quickly turn her quickly against a suitor as she suspects every one of them and trusts none.  The few she trusts she can count on one hand, and those are in her select guard starting with Aaron Dusk.  She looks to him for guidance though she does make up her own mind about things.  She enjoys life as much as she can while she can, because she knows that at any moment, she may see the end of it.  Riding is one of her favorite pursuits as well as hunting, archery, and falconry. 
Background:
         Height: 5'6''
        Weight: 125
           Build: Large breasts, and wide hips, she has been proclaimed by the court physician, much to her horror, as being built perfectly to produce strong heirs.  Regular riding as well as long walks and fresh air, has kept her fit and small around the waist, and gives her pale skin a healthy glow.  Not one to be ill, she loves being outdoors.
             Hair: red
             Eyes: green
Other features: She smiles often, and has a rich--hearty laugh.  Long legged, she takes refuses to take delicate steps like most women and always seems to be in a hurry to get where she is going as though she is at any moment going to run out of time.

Untamed Skies

The Castle


A Rough Map for how everything is placed

Untamed Skies

#2
Name: Aaron Dusk

           Title: First Heir of the Dusk Family
          Role: Captain of the Royal Guard
       Gender: Male
            Age: 20
        Family:  Father: Roland
                      Mother: Mary
      Younger Brother: Rory
      Younger Brother: Peter
         Younger Sister: Eri Van Porter (married)
         
Personality: When on duty there are few more serious about their work then Aaron is, he is blunt, and very protective of the princess, he is suspicious of every suitor. Despite this Aaron is very kind, often choosing his words carefully too not offend someone. He uses force only as a last resort unless of course the princess is being attacked. He makes it a point to be the first and last line of defense, he very much intends to die before the princess.
         Height: 5’11”
        Weight: 175 lbs
           Build: Lean
             Hair: Black
             Eyes: Green
Other features: A scar along the bottom of his chin he gained during a failed coup when he was eighteen.
Background: Aaron hails from the Noble Dusk family. One of the few nobles that have had position and power since the beginning of the country of Erani. Above all else every child is taught too value the royal family. In the early years of the clan, the Dusk were warriors, and very successful in early in the initial campaigns for their independence, as well as the previous war. It is likely due to this success and loyalty his father was named steward, and it was in pursuit of this loyalty Aaron began training from a early age too become a guard. Aaron was placed in a very good situation in regards too the princess, being only a couple years older and the stewards son he had the opportunity too grow up alongside her. Despite this Aaron never pushed towards anything towards the princess. Caring for the princess as he would his own sister he believed firmly that it was his duty too protect her, and it would be when he turned sixteen and became old enough to go to war that he would get the change to do just that. Though his position wasn’t great, Aaron was accepted in the guard and he quickly worked too raise higher in the ranks.
It would be when he was eighteen that the failed coup took place. The royal guard was blindsided by the coup and only just barely managed to sound the horn and secure a passageway too defend for the princess and steward. Aaron fueled by duty and the desire too protect his father and princess would take a few guards and strike the traitors from the rear. Despite being grazed by arrow and leaving a sizable gash on his chin Aaron refused to stop, and it was the actions of him and those with him that saved both his father and the princess.
Following the coup Aaron and the handful of guards that fought with him were promoted too the royal guard where they were tasked with protecting the princess and steward at all costs. Aaron took great pride in the position giving and made great strides in his skill with a blade and awareness, and over the next year caught a cat thief and thwarted a assassin targeting the noble household of Wilfork. I
A few months before his twentieth birthday the Guard Captain retired from his position due to old age and the replacement would be from the dozen in the royal guard. Aaron was highly respected and it seemed that he would simply be named the captain, however opposition was raised, Lords feared that the Dusk Family having control of both the Stewardship and the Guard Captain would take advantage of the position and that something more then a good word should be used to decide the next guard captain. A tournament was held too prove those who had the true skill too be captian. It was broken down into three tests.
First a obstacle course was constructed too simulate a guards ability too quickly navigate the twists and turns in defense of the royal family. Aaron placed third in this. The second test was of archery and accuracy as bull eyes were placed a hundred meters away. Aaron managed too just barely hold onto a spot as he placed sixteenth overall and would be entered into the third test which would be a combat tournament where the remaining hopefuls would fight with dulled swords and prove they were the best overall remaining. Aaron win every fight and silence all opposition too his title. It would be just before his twentieth birthday Aaron take charge of the royal guard, and the duty and responsibility of keeping the princess safe would be his.
The Family insignia is a sword stabbing into a crescent moon that hangs from the top of it's position of the moon. The family colors are blue and white. The insignia stand proudly on their flags and shields when not marching under the royal banner with a cross formation. The middle section being blue and the sides being white.

kaz

Oh wow what a great idea.  I've been itching for something like this for ages.  I'm tempted to go for the Princess but dont want to jump in incase someone else would like her.  But I will definitely be making a character of somekind to join.  Brilliant idea :)
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Chelemar


Zealously Jaded

I'd be interested in playing a Lady's Maid to the Princess. :)

Untamed Skies

Ok the princess spot is reserved and that's great for the princess's handmaiden, looking forward too the profiles

BlackestKnight

#7
Have need for a stableboy? I have a character in mind I'd like to use that's more in line with Heath Ledger's character from A Knight's Tale. 

Zealously Jaded

#8


   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Name:Ariella Kelvern
Title:N/A
Roles:Lady's Maid
Gender:Female
Age:24
Family:Father: Julian Kelvern, groom for the castle. (unless someone else wants to have the post)
Mother: Delia Kelvern deceased.
Brother: Ethan Kelvern a footman for the castle.
Personality:Ariella watches and listens, it helps that most people (nobles) tend to ignore that shes in the room when talking, which makes her privy to a lot of information. She has to be very calm and patient especially with the Princess' stubborn nature, but she would do anything to protect her. When she's not working (and that isn't often) she has a wicked sense of humour, and a slight gossip.
Background:Her family had always worked at the castle, her parents even helped to make sure the princes was safe during the attack. Her mother died when she 7 years 13 years old, shortly after she was offered the chance to be the Princess' companion slowly her duties turned to Lady's Maid. Despite her ties to the princess she still hopes to find someone to marry, hopefully a little higher then her current status, but shes not holding her breath.
Height:5ft9
Weight:145lb
Build:Slender, but shes stronger then she looks. She has an ample chest for her slight frame, and long legs.
Hair:Pale blonde, usually tied up but when she can she usually lets it down, it is straight
Eyes:Blue/Green
Other Features:Ariella is pale, she tends to burn in the sun. She as a scar up the back of her left leg where she cut it riding when she was small and promised to never ride again.

Untamed Skies

Looks like Ariella's personality got suddenly cut off but otherwise great!

@BlackestKnight you can be a stable boy but that is a position usually held by commoners, so that would mean you would not be a eligible suitor to marry the princess if you were thinking along those lines. I only saw the movie once, but if I remember correctly he fought in place of a knight and slowly earned status and prestige? Is that what you're looking to do?

Zealously Jaded

lol no I just forgot to finish the sentence lol!

Untamed Skies

Ok, I think the last part truly brings out the handmaiden flair. She looks like she'll be fun

Zealously Jaded

She should be, I hoping that she would be somewhat influential.

BlackestKnight

#13


   
Name: Morien Morningstar


   

   
   
   
   


   
   


   

   
   
   
   
Title:Commoner
Roles:Stableboy
Gender:Male
Age:16
Family: Father: Absent
Mother: Deceased
Personality: Morien has felt like a bit of an outsider for much of his life , which has given him a unique perspective on the world. Morien is always concerned about his place in the world and whether or not he is truly capable of uplifting himself in the inequitable society in which he was born into , a cautious optimist who believes that his talents will be recognized in spite of the unique hurdles he's had to overcome. Morien sees knighthood as the only viable path he has to improving his overall station, he's trained in solace since he was a half-pint in hopes of that it would payoff someday.

Morien is able to overcome difficult situations due to his stoic resolve. Despite all the difficulties he's faced, he's retained a sense of humor and he seems to attract rather interesting company. Morien is prone to feelings of  anger that has brought more trouble than he originally hoped . Those who know him describe him as responsible, conflicted, and resilient.
Background: Morien is the illegitimate son born from a wealthy nobleman and one of his maids. Morien's biological father found that his wife would not bear him  child and so he decided to allow Morien and his mother, the maid to live with him in his estate, thus he lived as a noble and heir for a brief portion of his childhood. However, While Morien was still young, his father eventually did manage to have a legitimate heir with his married wife. His step-mother along with his father's family never too fond at the thought of having Morien or his mother around, managed to convince the Lord to throw the maid and her son out, denouncing both from all titles and inheritances.

Morien and his mother were thrown out of the house with nowhere to go and nothing to their names. It was this more than anything else in his life that shaped his distrust and dislike of the nobility. For most of his life he's had to hustle, sometimes taking on illegal professions to provide for himself after his mother soonafter passed from an unknown illness , which one might imagine is a particularly bitter pill for anyone in similar circumstances to swallow. Though for the most part, he's managed to pull it  together, using his experiences as motivation. Interestingly, he came to be the princess's stablehand after stealing a horse from a prominent nobleman when he used to be involved in horse thieving. The horse he stole was believed to be an untameable wild stallion.

More recently, Morien has begun to participate in heradly tournaments in disguise, despite being both underage and not having a legitimate bloodline, as a
a masked contender by the name of Black Knight, earning a bit of a repute and fanbase due to his record winning streak but can he keep his secret  hobby a secret?
 
Height:5'10"
Weight:152lbs
Build:Athletic Lean
Hair:Dark tightly twist dreadlocks
Eyes:Amber
Other Features:

Untamed Skies

#14
He looks like he will be quite the scandal

I was thinking on it, and it occurred too me that there are other key positions inside the castle aside from being a guest that are usually taken by nobles.

If you'd be looking for a exact role they could be.

Court Magician: Basically what Merlin was to Arthur
  Chief Adviser: Assists the Steward (and latter the king and queen) in political matters and actions
     Lt. General: Like the captain of the guard but in charge of the military instead of the protection of the royal family.
Head of House: The Representative for the noble families, usually used as a mediator when there is a dispute.


kaz



   
Name:
Alera

   
Title:
Court Magician
   
   
Roles:
Adviser and confidant to Princess Elsbet
   Spellcaster and mage
       
   
Gender:
Female
   
   
Age:
23 years
   
   
Family:
A long line of |Court magicians.  Usually the male members of her family have the talent, but when she was born it was obvious that she was filled with the gift.
   
   
Personality:
Quiet, observant, thoughtful.  Very intelligent, asks a lot of questions and makes people think.  She is dedicated to the Princess having been bought up in the castle with her.  She is not one to be under estimated, able to defend herself with not only magic but also her skill as a fighter. 
Hates those who would harm Elsbet or her beloved home land.  Good listener, but has no patience for fools or those who would use her for their own gain.
   
   
   
Background:
Height:
5'4
   
   
Weight:
96lbs
   
   
Build:
Slender
   
   
Hair:
White
   
   
Eyes:
Lavender
   
   
Other Features:
Carries the Staff of Belrn.  Handed to her by her father when she came of age.  The Staff is a family heirloom, handed down from the Great Hennric many many years ago.
   


This is a work in progress as I'm out today.  Hopefully she'll be what you were looking for.7

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Untamed Skies

I'm curious for a background on her, but otherwise I was hoping the Court Magician would either end up like Merlin or like Jafar (very loyal, or biding time to betray everyone), so in that regards thus far she's perfect. Hopefully today we'll fill in some suitors and some ambitious nobles, so we can have direct conflict and drama.

Chelemar

QuoteShe has to be very calm and patient especially with the Princess' stubborn nature, but she would do anything to protect her

The princess isn't stubborn with those she loves.  She only is stubborn at choosing a mate when she sees so many who only desire the crown and could care less about the people and Kingdom that she adores and has sworn to protect. :)

Zealously Jaded

Quote from: Chelemar on August 11, 2012, 10:33:00 AM
The princess isn't stubborn with those she loves.  She only is stubborn at choosing a mate when she sees so many who only desire the crown and could care less about the people and Kingdom that she adores and has sworn to protect. :)

Fair enough, but I was figuring she was the type of person that does what she wants when she wants.

Untamed Skies

I'm sure part of the patience comes from trying to talk Elsbet from throwing out every last suitor that tries too charm her. And also likely enduring every spoiled noble that gets told no and throws a tantrum. Odds are they are going to complain too the handmaiden, then too whoever else has authority on their way out, as well as being very rude to every servant in their way. I imagine most everyone has learned just how patient they really are in the last few months.

kaz

I think this is gonna be a lot of fun.  Hope we get some suitors soon.  I'll finish Alera tomorrow.  A little drunk not good for character writing :)
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Untamed Skies

Yeah If we can just get a few suitors, because roleplays like this are never any fun without a love triangle or two I think it'll be very fun. I really like the cast so far.

Chelemar

Maybe the suitor roles that are played as characters could be the ones who actually have a chance at winning the princess's hand.  This way, the players who put in their character sheets could feel like they have a chance at staying and not be rejected out of hand.

Also, maybe limit the number to say, 3 or 4?  And that they present their character but that only  you Untamed Skies know if they are a force of good or evil and it's up to the princess and the characters around her to figure out who the best person for the kingdom, and the princess would be by giving them a series of tests as well as spy on them (this is where  Tori's character and Blackestknight's could really come into play in their ability to see/hear things that others cant) 



Untamed Skies

Hmm, maybe I should make it a bit more clear with the suitors and everything, I'll go ahead and start working on that. I think 4 suitors max is a good idea, anyone else of prestige would go under vassal and then they could just keep their motives too themselves as a suitor would. There is more then one way too the throne room after all.

CarnivorousBunny

This sounds like fun.

I'm considering making a noble, a female cross-dressing to please her greedy, ornery father who wanted sons, but only got her as an heir.  She, not necessarily actively (I have not decided yet), will be trying to take the throne for herself.  But I'm not sure if I should because there seems to be so many ladies and only two lads.
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