War of the Clans: Blood on the Scales [Open]

[The Golden Touch]

War of the Clans

World Building thread
Guidelines
Character Skeleton
Interested Players

Welcome to my interest check for War of the Clans. Most people either know me, or know of me. This is my sixth year on Elliquiy and I miss the chaos of a group game and leading my friends on an adventure to risk life and limb for the greater good- or bad! I have played a lot of Dungeons & Dragons under a DM that had one goal in mind... Our deaths. I'm not quite as rough, but it will definitely not be a cake walk. In this game, I will be primarily a GM, though my NPCs will appear strategically as needed. Just to be clear... This is not a system game. There will not be any dice to roll, but there will be a GM prompt to guide your group in their next direction. If you've read the World Building thread, you'll see I've tried to get some of the specifics in if I can. This is recruitment for the first chapter of the campaign only.

The idea!
There are many paths that the fight between good and evil take, twisting and shaping the combatants into something devoid of the ability to be what they once were. This war hangs heavy over two of the species living on Jat'sura. The Clan Rakshasa and Clan Deva are as explicitly bound together as they are at odds with one another. The fighting has not boiled over to include the rest of the planet, but the battle rages on and on. Not to sound so close to a twice-cursed Shakespearean play, but these two Clans have fought a millennium old war among themselves. Their battles and intrigue are continuous and ongoing to gain the most power and political standing. Perhaps sometimes, they are unsure of the why or how except for the unexplainable pull to continue.

How bright does your light shine? (Deva)
Abeir are the master race, created as the ultimate weapon as gods waged war between themselves. Those that stuck with almost single-minded intensity to the one true book of laws believed themselves the better breed, the true Abeir. Deva placed confidence in the idea that they were the only species worthy to retain the power of rebirth to further show their worship to their Gods. Their hatred for the defected, the Rakshasa, was an unfailing fountain. In six reincarnations, Tavar only grew into his role, keeping his people on the path to true mastery of themselves and the ways of their kind.  So recently had the plagues been set upon the outlying cities around the capital city, Nair'tya. Only now had the King called together what would could be called a war council...

How far will you go...? (Rakshasa)
However similar the Abeir were, they cut themselves off and adopted new names, new cultures, and new ways to say they were the better breed. Deva believes themselves to be the only species that maintained their creators' laws and guidelines. Rakashasa were different in the beginning, and only turned more as the centuries of battle wore on. They adopted blood rituals, and dark magics. The dark ones fought to cleanse themselves of their selfless natures. In a Civil War such as this, none could back down. They were created to be perfect warriors, and now the demon side would take matters into their own hands to slow any rebirths of their former kin...

[The Golden Touch]

Guidelines
Rules
1. Being respectful
2. Dealing with drama and other forms of nastiness will be dealt with in PM, with or without GM running interference.
3. GM(s) have final decision power. PM with issues on this matter.

Character Creation
1. Player characters will chose Deva or Rakshasa only. No other species.
2. Age requirements- Only zero to three reincarnations (Each lifetime can be from 1 to 95 years)
3. Refer to Deva or Rakshasa physically description paragraphs for examples of coloring for hair, skin tone, etc.
4. Positions of power are not open to play (King, Queen, Generals, Guild Leaders, well known Heroes, etc).
5. One character per player.

Roleplaying
1. There are no warnings for Godmodding, Metagaming, etc.
2. Killing characters has a time and place. GM approval is required for PC/NPCs.
3. Literacy: Two plus paragraphs is the requirement, with a decent stab at keeping to correct spelling, grammar and punctuation if possible.
4. One to two posts per week depending on the number of players involved (5 or more).
5. GMs will post next prompt after all players have posted.

[The Golden Touch]

Character Skeleton
Profiles will be accepted by PM only.

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[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Orientation:[/b]
[b]Clan || position:[/b] (Clan is Deva/Rakshasa, positions can be soldier, cleric, sorcerer, rogue, etc)

[b]Eye Color:[/b]
[b]Hair Color:[/b]
[b]Height:[/b]
- Deva are 6'5" (On the short side) and 7'4"(On the tall side)
- Rakshasa are 5'0" to 6'2" (Female), 5'11 to 7'1" (Male)
[b]Appearance:[/b] (You must use a written description (Five sentence paragraph minimum. A picture is allowed and appreciated.)

[b]Personality:[/b] (Three or more sentences)

[b]Skills/Abilities:[/b] (This can be fighting skills, or hobbies, etc. I will be reading these, so be prepared if I choose to veto something. Be specific. No generalizations!)
[b]Weakness:[/b] (You must have two or more weaknesses, no one is perfect.)

[b]History:[/b] (Two to three paragraphs minimum.)

[The Golden Touch]

Interested Players

Deva
Kiric Rand
IrishWolf
Tydorei
Chronoclasm

Rakshasa
Godric the Radical
Aiden
SinxAzgard21
Amelita
Drake Valentine
OrihsVastusIra

Undecided

[The Golden Touch]

Reserved

[The Golden Touch]

GM Note
Interest thread is Open!

[Metro Mech]

This looks interesting, so this is the war between the two?

[The Golden Touch]

This looks interesting, so this is the war between the two?

This is the continued story of the war. The King of the Deva is more than a few centuries old from his six reincarnations (roughly 100 years each or so).

[Metro Mech]

Well I would like to join the side of Rakshasa

[Aiden]

Sky Pirate checking in!

[The Golden Touch]

Well I would like to join the side of Rakshasa

I'll list you.

Sky Pirate checking in!

You're still not a sky pirate.

[Aiden]

 >:(

[Metro Mech]

One question, is the Rakshasa the cat people?

[The Golden Touch]

One question, is the Rakshasa the cat people?

In Dungeons & Dragons, yes they are the cat people. Appearance wise, they can be closer to a feline if you prefer, however I've also accepted characters more demon features. You can take a peek at the Queen of the Rakshasa for my idea. What comes to mind for you when you think of a twisted, corrupt once-upon-a-time good guy?

[The Golden Touch]

>:(

>:)

[Metro Mech]

In Dungeons & Dragons, yes they are the cat people. Appearance wise, they can be closer to a feline if you prefer, however I've also accepted characters more demon features. You can take a peek at the Queen of the Rakshasa for my idea. What comes to mind for you when you think of a twisted, corrupt once-upon-a-time good guy?

I was right and I think that would work. Yes I would like to see your idea and when I think that I think my character which his much like septhrioth.

[The Golden Touch]

I was right and I think that would work. Yes I would like to see your idea and when I think that I think my character which his much like septhrioth.

You should take a look at the World Building thread, especially the Rakshasa section because it has the Queen's appearance. To clarify... You want him to look like Sephiroth? Seems a bit more Deva like to me... But if you can write a cohesive description to go along with an image- I suppose it can work.

[Metro Mech]

No when I thought of the semi-evil character and plus Sephiroth is more of a mixture between the two. I would do something else like a wisp or Xyloxi

[The Golden Touch]

No when I thought of the semi-evil character and plus Sephiroth is more of a mixture between the two. I would do something else like a wisp or Xyloxi

The semi-evil personality of Sephiroth is not in question, his appearance is however. If you take into the account a feline appearance, or demon one, Rakshasa end up being the animals of the equation. They're not inhumanly beautiful creatures that are as near to angels as you can get... They're disturbing and grotesquely beautiful in their own way.

Its also a good thing that good and evil is pretty black and white here- no inbetween. ^^

[Metro Mech]

The semi-evil personality of Sephiroth is not in question, his appearance is however. If you take into the account a feline appearance, or demon one, Rakshasa end up being the animals of the equation. They're not inhumanly beautiful creatures that are as near to angels as you can get... They're disturbing and grotesquely beautiful in their own way.

Its also a good thing that good and evil is pretty black and white here- no inbetween. ^^

As I thought but I want to be something of a different origin of the greatest ability. That is why I would be a wisp or a Xyloxi. They are the creation of magic but they have loyalty to those that do the creation of them so that is why your character could have created my character

[The Golden Touch]

As I thought but I want to be something of a different origin of the greatest ability. That is why I would be a wisp or a Xyloxi. They are the creation of magic but they have loyalty to those that do the creation of them so that is why your character could have created my character

I am not accepting other species, as listed in the Character Creation Guidelines.

[Metro Mech]

I know that, I was talking about my creature being more magically inclined because of the creature that had been presiding in his body

[The Golden Touch]

I know that, I was talking about my creature being more magically inclined because of the creature that had been presiding in his body

Thank you for being creative and trying to make it different. However, the answer is no.

[Metro Mech]

What I meant is that the creature would be a familiar, you know a NPC. I would like that to happen as I would play a standard character like I have been saying all along

[Aiden]

Goldie do you have the link to my old sheet? I do want to do some changes but overall keeping it the same.


And I WILL be a sky pirate! You will give in to me!

[The Golden Touch]

What I meant is that the creature would be a familiar, you know a NPC. I would like that to happen as I would play a standard character like I have been saying all along

This is probably offensive, but your explanations really need work. All NPCs are under my control. What class are you planning on making your Rakshasa?

Goldie do you have the link to my old sheet? I do want to do some changes but overall keeping it the same.


And I WILL be a sky pirate! You will give in to me!

I'll search my PMs again.

And no! No sky pirates. Stubborn male. -huffs-

[Metro Mech]

This is probably offensive, but your explanations really need work. All NPCs are under my control. What class are you planning on making your Rakshasa?

Sorry it is a bad habit of not explaining stuff well, anyways my character class would be sorcerer because I like magic

[The Golden Touch]

Sorry it is a bad habit of not explaining stuff well, anyways my character class would be sorcerer because I like magic

I can see that.

A sorcerer is acceptable. This idea of a familiar/ a creature residing in his body/ a being loyal to its creator/ whatever extra NPC you'd like attached to him, is not. No extras, no freebies.

[Metro Mech]

Aw... all well but anyways can I have something more common then?

[The Golden Touch]

Aw... all well but anyways can I have something more common then?

I'm going to move this to PMs.

[The Golden Touch]

We always seem to have a mass amount of Rakshasa before we get our second Deva. Gods have mercy.

-huffs-

[Metro Mech]

I can play the other side if needs be

[The Golden Touch]

We'll let the thread sit idle (so to speak) for a day or so. We have four people already, and if need be, I know Kiric had designs on a Rakshasa before I requested he choose a side.

Huge Rakshasa campaign!!

[IrishWolf]

Goldie, I still would love to play my Deva, Vasily Denisov, if you'd like to have me.

[The Golden Touch]

Goldie, I still would love to play my Deva, Vasily Denisov, if you'd like to have me.

Done. I'll list you.

[Drake Valentine]

Bookmarked.

[The Golden Touch]

Bookmarked.

Which side are you more inclined to so I can keep my lists up to date?

[Drake Valentine]

Which side are you more inclined to so I can keep my lists up to date?

Honestly, I have yet to read anything. Most of the things were scrolled through when I was on cell at the time of that last message; and I won't have much time to go through anything today.

Soooo.. Bookmarking was what it was, bookmarking. >_<

[The Golden Touch]

Honestly, I have yet to read anything. Most of the things were scrolled through when I was on cell at the time of that last message; and I won't have much time to go through anything today.

Soooo.. Bookmarking was what it was, bookmarking. >_<

Aww, you kill my joy! Hopefully you enjoy it when you read it.

[OrihsVastusIra]

Oh, this certainly looks interesting. I want to join this. :)

[The Golden Touch]

Oh, this certainly looks interesting. I want to join this. :)

Side preference?

[Drake Valentine]

Actually the only thing I am curios now is images for characters. Seeing as I see no examples to go by and when it comes to groups I usually tend to stick with the majority.

Are we using illustrations, people, anime? >.> So I will have an idea for character skeleton if I choose to make one.

[OrihsVastusIra]

Well for my character skeleton I used an image from a game called Tera. If you 're planning on going Rakshasa like me, try searching up 'Tera castanic'.. Might be helpful.

[The Golden Touch]

Actually the only thing I am curios now is images for characters. Seeing as I see no examples to go by and when it comes to groups I usually tend to stick with the majority.

Are we using illustrations, people, anime? >.> So I will have an idea for character skeleton if I choose to make one.

Well for my character skeleton I used an image from a game called Tera. If you 're planning on going Rakshasa like me, try searching up 'Tera castanic'.. Might be helpful.

From the images I have from a couple profiles, all of them have been some sort of illustration, drawing, digital whatever. You can see some examples from accepted profiles Here.

[Drake Valentine]

What is the extent of magic in this game? Like how far does it go in power/flexibility, as I noticed Rakshasa had sorcerers and Devas had holy paladins .

[Chronoclasm]

I am interested in this idea (before you ask, I would play a deva), but I may not have the time to actually commit to that interest. Do you mind if I ask a handful of questions before I consider, more seriously, whether I'll be submitting a character?

On the assumption that you'll say "why, no, Chronoclasm, of course I don't mind!" here are the questions that spring to my mind:

1) How structured will this storyline be? Will it be a guided adventure or more of an open-world exploration? As a related question, how free do you encourage the players to be with their interacting with the world around them? (For example, can they write minor, faceless support NPCs--say, if they're in the equivalent of a tavern and want to order food, can they write the waiter or serving maid and assume basic service?--or is it preferred that players defer to the DM, and not write the actions or dialogue of any NPC?)

2) If a character is reincarnated, they retain their skills and names, but do they retain their memories of their past lives as well? If so, are these complete memories, or more of a foggy, far-away, half-remembered series of faded recollections and not-quite-understood emotions?

3) Is a character who dies a violent death immediately reincarnated? Is reincarnation automatic for all devas/rakshasas, or is it unusual? Do these creatures reproduce by "normal" means (sexual reproduction), or are they "born" as fully-grown adults as well, through a vatting process, divine creation process, whatever? Are there family units or dynasties, a "mother" or "father" figure? Or is every member of the society independent and autonomous, with only non-familial alliances, dalliances, and friendships? And could a friendship last across multiple reincarnations, or would that be unusual (see above, re: memories of past lives)?

4) Are you prepared to deal with bow-outs and other forms of player attrition? There's a chance I'll not make it to the end of the first chapter of your plot, and if that should be the case, I wouldn't want to sign up if my leaving would derail the game for everyone.

Finally, 5) are you a deva in real life to put up with all my questions? Actually, I already know the answer to that. If you've bothered to answer them all, you're close enough to an angel to say "yes."

[The Golden Touch]

What is the extent of magic in this game? Like how far does it go in power/flexibility, as I noticed Rakshasa had sorcerers and Devas had holy paladins .

I tend to think of magic as something you learn a specific type of. You're a healer, you learn mostly lay on hands, WHOOM you are saved- praise God spells. You're a sorcerer, you pick a certain dominion of sorts. Do you tend to charm people, animals... Do you have a lust for the dark arts of cursing, etc? Truthfully, I like to give quite a bit of reign to present me with any ideas you may have in the way of magic. However, I'm also no slouch when it comes to saying that something is just a bit too much.

[Drake Valentine]

I tend to think of magic as something you learn a specific type of. You're a healer, you learn mostly lay on hands, WHOOM you are saved- praise God spells. You're a sorcerer, you pick a certain dominion of sorts. Do you tend to charm people, animals... Do you have a lust for the dark arts of cursing, etc? Truthfully, I like to give quite a bit of reign to present me with any ideas you may have in the way of magic. However, I'm also no slouch when it comes to saying that something is just a bit too much.

Define too much. On the lowest scale so I know not to go beyond that.

[The Golden Touch]

I am interested in this idea (before you ask, I would play a deva), but I may not have the time to actually commit to that interest. Do you mind if I ask a handful of questions before I consider, more seriously, whether I'll be submitting a character?

On the assumption that you'll say "why, no, Chronoclasm, of course I don't mind!" here are the questions that spring to my mind:

But of course, it is my job to clarify any problems. Hopefully they all make sense. It also helps me start to put together a FAQ of sorts for players that may have similar questions!

1) How structured will this storyline be? Will it be a guided adventure or more of an open-world exploration? As a related question, how free do you encourage the players to be with their interacting with the world around them? (For example, can they write minor, faceless support NPCs--say, if they're in the equivalent of a tavern and want to order food, can they write the waiter or serving maid and assume basic service?--or is it preferred that players defer to the DM, and not write the actions or dialogue of any NPC?)

Think of the story line as a Dungeons and Dragon's game with a few minor details altered to suit post by post writing, or atleast my version of it. I highly encourage people to add a "player note" at the bottom of their post saying, "My character looks for x, y, and z" should they need something. However, NPCs based in a tavern the group may be in, a simple barmaid or something is open to be used for basic needs. Should it be an NPC that needs to be a questioned to further the quest, or a suspicious man eyeballing your party member's ass from a corner- that will be my job.

Also, everyone is going to be funneled into a group setting from their starting point!

2) If a character is reincarnated, they retain their skills and names, but do they retain their memories of their past lives as well? If so, are these complete memories, or more of a foggy, far-away, half-remembered series of faded recollections and not-quite-understood emotions?

The more reincarnations they have (for example the King or Queen with 6+ lifetimes) will remember details in clarity. Faces, and names of others will be simple information to recall but complex memories may be foggy, but will return with more time.

3) Is a character who dies a violent death immediately reincarnated?

Not necessarily. Reincarnations can take minutes to days and will never be exactly where they die. In the first battles, they were waged near sacred places almost like check points in a way. You die on the front lines and return minutes later. The reincarnation times now are much slower from lack of reason to need it. The holy powers that be are not focused completely on the Deva and Rakshasa because their use for them is over.

Is reincarnation automatic for all devas/rakshasas, or is it unusual?

It is automatic.

Do these creatures reproduce by "normal" means (sexual reproduction), or are they "born" as fully-grown adults as well, through a vatting process, divine creation process, whatever?

There is no sexual reproduction. They were created by their deities for divine war.

Are there family units or dynasties, a "mother" or "father" figure? Or is every member of the society independent and autonomous, with only non-familial alliances, dalliances, and friendships?

They can be considered a parental figure, but they are more Mentors. Welcoming a new being into existence, training them, testing them to find their place in the Clan's world. They are independent creatures who can, and do, make connections with their mentor, fellow "siblings" (others their mentor as taken under their wing), and so on.

And could a friendship last across multiple reincarnations, or would that be unusual (see above, re: memories of past lives)?

Friendships can definitely last across multiple reincarnations.

4) Are you prepared to deal with bow-outs and other forms of player attrition? There's a chance I'll not make it to the end of the first chapter of your plot, and if that should be the case, I wouldn't want to sign up if my leaving would derail the game for everyone.

I am prepared, as most should be prepared that their characters may die. If someone should need to bow out, we'll end up hashing out a retirement story of sorts. Either putting your character away for NPC use, dying a horrible death, or simply fading into the background. They will not be able to pick back up with the group, however.

Finally, 5) are you a deva in real life to put up with all my questions? Actually, I already know the answer to that. If you've bothered to answer them all, you're close enough to an angel to say "yes."

Goddess... I doubt I'm an angel, but I do my best to provide for my interested players.

[The Golden Touch]

Define too much. On the lowest scale so I know not to go beyond that.

Limit yourself to a three or four spells you might know from memory, a charm, a heal, whatever suits the class you're about to pick. However, you're not going to have a giant fireball, or summon an army of undead.

Beyond this, I cannot define because I don't know what you're thinking about. Give me examples. I cannot say yes or no without seeing your idea.

[Tydorei]

Definite interest in a Deva.

[The Golden Touch]

Definite interest in a Deva.

Noted. ^^

[Drake Valentine]

Limit yourself to a three or four spells you might know from memory, a charm, a heal, whatever suits the class you're about to pick. However, you're not going to have a giant fireball, or summon an army of undead.

Beyond this, I cannot define because I don't know what you're thinking about. Give me examples. I cannot say yes or no without seeing your idea.

I will PM later. On cell.

[The Golden Touch]

It's unheard of... Even sides!! Probably start accepting profiles relatively soon, and start the game midway through May.

[Drake Valentine]

It's unheard of... Even sides!! Probably start accepting profiles relatively soon, and start the game midway through May.

^^ Guess I can take my time working on template.

[Metro Mech]

Was my profile good?

[The Golden Touch]

Was my profile good?

I'll have to look for it, I think it got lost in the shuffle.

[The Golden Touch]

^^ Guess I can take my time working on template.

You can actually take up to May 12th or so to turn in a completed character skeleton. ^^

[OrihsVastusIra]

Hmm did you get my characters profile?

[The Golden Touch]

Hmm did you get my characters profile?

There are a few that got lost in my inbox. I'll make a note to check them both when I finally get back to my computer.

[Drake Valentine]

*Gets lost in Golden's inbox.* ;o

Set the inbox setting display to conversation mode? It keeps pm track easier; unless you already do and that popular.

[The Golden Touch]

*Gets lost in Golden's inbox.* ;o

Set the inbox setting display to conversation mode? It keeps pm track easier; unless you already do and that popular.

They're on conversation. >~<;;; So yes, I guess that makes me popular.

[The Golden Touch]

Got through what profiles I did manage to find in my PMs. Hope to see some others cross my path before long!

[SinXAzgard21]

Letting everyone know that the game will be starting very soon.

[The Golden Touch]

Letting everyone know that the game will be starting very soon.

Yes it is! The 12th approaches and if you haven't gotten your first draft of your profile to me, you need to have one in soon. I'll be sending out a PM to all those I have not heard from.

[The Golden Touch]

GM Notice

Sent out all PMs to interested parties. Make sure you get to them, so I can include you in the first campaign.  Also, anyone interested in joining, there is still space!

[Metro Mech]

I hope mine was good

[The Golden Touch]

I hope mine was good

It was fantastic. ^^

[Metro Mech]

Thank you I aim to please but most of the time I am aiming a G43

[Amelita]

I'm here I'm here! You have my Rakshasa sheet ;)

[The Golden Touch]

I'm here I'm here! You have my Rakshasa sheet ;)

I have it indeed! Need me to send the last version to you?

[Amelita]

That would be lovely :)

[The Golden Touch]

Got a few profiles in. One a few more days before I open up the threads for play.

[Metro Mech]

This is where it gets exciting but I have a question about how my character would be inserted into the world? He is a cleric and all but where would he be put in? Would he be under the command of the queen on a more direct order?

[The Golden Touch]

You will find out with everyone else when the posts are opened up.

[Metro Mech]

Alright I guess

[The Golden Touch]

Yup, it is. :)

[Metro Mech]

Sorry about that

[The Golden Touch]

Thanks to everyone that got their profiles to me in the last few days. Unfortunately, I have only one Deva profile so I will be extending the deadline to May 17th.

Anyone else that is interested, you have a week.

[Drake Valentine]

Yea, mine will most likely be done by then. Was going to finish it on Monday, probably still am going to finish it by then. >.>

[The Golden Touch]

The deadline is tomorrow. It is likely that the Deva as a playable race will be stripped from the game due to disinterest. Apologies.