Giving this another shot. Originally this game was run on RPOL with success. It is now being hosted on GothicFires board (solely to avoid the thread limit here) and is by no means an attempt to steal people from E. There are actually a few people already over there from E who still play here. So first, the game description:
Background to the GameRibenheim, named after its founding City, has grown to be the largest of the Human Kingdoms. From the Cold Mountains in the North to the Dividing Hills in the South, from the Great Sea in the West to the Forest of Silvandore in the East, it is easily the size of three lesser Kingdoms combined. Beyond the Cold Mountains, no one knows what or who lives in the harsh, frigid climate. To the south, the Lesser Kingdoms constantly squabble and fight amongst themselves and are never powerful enough to challenge the Kingdom of Ribenheim. But to the East is a different story.
The Forest of Silvandore is a extremely large Forest, covering much of the Eastern region, about 2/3rds the size of Ribenheim. No man dares set goot in the Forest, or the Plains or Hills it encircles, as to do so would mean certain death. The Wood Elves guard their territory fiercely and have been battling the Humans of Ribenheim for over 50 years of constant warfare. Many have suffered and died on both sides, with only small gains made by the Humans.
Recently, King Baldimere Stoutmire, a grizled war veteran and King of Ribenheim, has managed to Sue for Peace in an attempt to end the hostility that preceded even his birth. The War with the Elves ended about a month ago, but the Peace is very fragile. There are many Humans who would kill an Elf on sight, making the coming Midsummer Festival all the more important - an Elven Contingent is traveling to the Capital City of Ribenheim in the attempt to help broker a greater peace between the two countries.
But there are those who would rather see Chaos reign free, bringing death and destruction to all. They plot to permanently shatter the peace between Elf and Man in order to pave the way for their Master and his Hordes to come swarming over the land.
The Temple of the Sun is one of the largest Temples in the City of Ribenheim. It is a relatively new religion to the Kingdom, its origins unknown, but is increasingly popular with the towns folk. Rumors abound about what happens inside its walls and some even say that those girls who go missing are kidnapped by the minions of the High Priest. Anyone who tries to discover the truth usually ends up missing themself, or are found floating on their bellies in the Bay.
In the Palace, preparations are beginning to be made in preparation for the arrival of the Elves and the Midsummer Festival. The Prince is still unmarried though he takes advantage of his position to sleep with whom he wants. Nobles constantly vie for the Kings favor, especially with lush lands still to be dealt out to promising Lords near the Elven Border to the East. Not to mention the prospect of marrying a daughter off to the Prince.
The Kingdom flourishes with the end of the War, the Docks district constantly busy with new shipments coming in from all over the Kingdom by boat, either down the Kings River or from the sea. The Slavers from the Deep South constantly bring exotic people and creatures from territories untraveled by people from Ribenheim, Ribbens as they are called, always fetching a fair price at the auction block.
All is not as it seems, however. Troubling reports and rumors trickle in from the North about an Evil that operates at Night. Patrols on the Great Watch go out but never come back in. Villages found completely empty, devoid of any sign of life other then crows pecking at rotting food. Anything associated with the King, whether his troops or messengers, are constantly going missing. What will the King decide to do? Risk a war against a mysterious foe, asking for a war-weary nation to send its sons back to war?
All is not good and the Midsummer Festival will prove a welcome break from the politics of daily life.
Characters Wanted - Just about anyone and everything!
Those with Main Plot after them mean they will be heavily involved in the game, their actions having outward widespread effects. Dedicate players only can fill these positions.
Those without Main Plot are secondary to the Main Plot, but will be active in it and create their own sub-plots to the Main Plot. I am still very open about what happens in this game and there is always the potential for a 'lesser' character to become involved in the Main Plot and effect its outcome.
The more people that join, the more characters there are and chances for having some really interesting sub plots.
Sub plots do not have to be related to the Main Plot in anyway.
The Queen (Main Plot)
The Prince (Main Plot)
Nobles/Wives/Daughters
Servants
Priestess (Main Plot)Shopkeerps
Guards/Captain of the Guards
Adventuruers (Quest to the North)
Princess from the South (semi-Main Plot)
Elven Princess (Main Plot) Elven Guard/Contingent (Main Plot)
Street Urchins/Thugs/Gangs/Thieves
I will also be looking for a Co-GM/Moderator if the game does indeed draw a large crowd.
All you need to do is go here:
http://inthedark.gothicfires.net/index.phpJoin up for free, then scroll down to OUBILETTE, the mother board of the game.
Also, respond here or PM me if interested.
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