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WELCOME TO VANDIR
Enter an era of exploration and colonization as the great colonial powers vie for territory, wealth, and power in the small continent of Vandir. Realm of Vandir is a roleplaying server that centers around the themes of discovery, ambition, and grand conflict, with a bit of steampunk and magic mixed in. The story revolves around the colony of New Vanton as she struggles to deal with threats both internal and external: unruly natives, civil unrest, rampant piracy, and the looming threat of war.
And you, what is your place in this story? Will you fight for New Vanton or seek to destroy it? Bring peace to Vandir or join in the onslaught? You make the choice and you make the difference.
IMPORTANT PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS
The Aristocracy : The body of nobles headed by a triumvirate of Lords who rule over the city of New Vanton with a firm hand. Despite their strict governance, the Aristocracy is generally popular with the people of New Vanton. The triumvirate currently consists of the beloved Lord-Governor William Attox IV, the cantankerous Lord of Holy Affairs Bartholomew von Auttenberg, and the young Lord of War Charles Letueur. The laws of the Aristocracy are enforced by the New Vantonian Army and Domestic Guard.
The Church of Notch : The Notchist Church is the dominant religion of New Vanton and serves as the judicial branch of government. It acknowledges the Creator Notch as the main figure of the creation of the world and asserts that the moral fundamentals of his original Code are indisputable. Magic was viewed as a foul practice by Notchists, who believed that meddling in the original creation was dangerous since power could fall into the wrong hands.
The Royal Order of the New Vantonian Inquisition : The Inquisition serves as the hand of the Church and thus wields considerable power. It functions as a secret police whose membership and operations are kept hidden from the public eye, acting above the law to keep rebellion and heresy in check.
The Broker : He is the master of the criminal underworld in New Vanton and deals primarily in the trade of sensitive information. Very few know his identity, but many have sought him out to gain an edge-- for a price.
CURRENT LOCATIONS OF INTEREST
Bilfred & Gravensteen Servants Auction House : The building of New Vanton’s largest supplier of slaves is located near the southern ports. The specialty goods come from all places and are sold at bargain prices so that every master or mistress can find a servant that fits their needs.
The Bounty Hunter’s Guild : Located just across the street from the Capitol, the modest building features a bulletin out front with bounties for the capture of dangerous criminals and the acquisition of rare items.
The Capitol : The seat of the Aristocracy can be found in the middle of the southern portion of the walled city. The New Vantonian flag flies proudly atop its dome.
Carraway Prison: Situated just half a mile from the western coastline, Carraway houses a full complement of guards and patrol ships to ensure that the dregs of society don’t escape their miserable sentence.
Kivil Stadium : Erected in honor of the late Guard-Captain Kivil, the stadium sits in the northeastern countryside and hosts regular games, parades, circuses, and gladiatorial fights
First Academy of New Vanton : .This University was founded in New Vanton by the Scholars and Scientists who were looking to avoid the regulations and restrictions placed upon advancement by the other countries, it is a bastion for those seeking knowledge and don’t wish for prying eyes. It is located in New Vanton near the harbourside and in the more affluent area of the city. Tuition fees are known to be high, but exceptions have known to be made.
Ruins of Kalath-kur : This once proud orc stronghold used to stand guard over the Westvale Range and Oresund Valley. On the 13th of Sonipes, 1561, New Vantonian forces under the command of Lord Letueur himself annihilated the Kalath and laid waste to the settlement with cannon fire.
Saint Bergensten’s Church : Located in the northwestern corner of the walled city, the Church is one of the oldest structures in New Vanton. Citizens gather here in the mornings and afternoons on days when they have time off from work.
The Slums: The increasing influx of migrants from the West and the lack of available homes in the city gave rise to the mass of shanty houses that now choke New Vanton’s ports. In fact, the slums are first destination for many new arrivals to the city, and it’s common to have belongings stolen as one tries to pass through. The Aristocracy isn’t too concerned with fixing the problem, however, as the slums have become a ready source of desperate migrants looking for work.
Westvale Range & Oresund Valley: .The Westvale Range is a lush and difficult to traverse mountain range consisting of a valley and a number of gorges that separates New Vanton from the rest of the Vahlen frontier. It contains a number of small towns and Mount Harlage, one of the largest mountains in Vandir
GRAND CONFLICT - The Factions
The New Vanton Aristocracy: Founded by Eddard Banhart Cardinal on Vandir’s west coast ~ over 130 years before the events of RP, New Vanton has become the metropolitan centerpiece of the new world. Aesthetically, New Vanton borrows from real-world 1700s New England with various French and German incorporated into daily language.
The Cirikan Dominions: The fatherland of New Vanton-- a hegemony of powerful Western kingdoms under the rule of the Cirikan Church in Belvis (analogous to the Vatican). Although it grants New Vanton unprecedented autonomy due its distance overseas, the Cirikan is incrementally exerting pressure on New Vanton to expand to the entirety of Vandir and convert its people to the faith. Cirikite aesthetics are 1700s German with dark, somber tones, almost gothic.
The Admiralty of Gallica: The affluent and far-reaching thalassocracy of the Gallican people. Gallica has historically been a close ally to New Vanton and owns a smaller colony just North of the city called Barquiel; however, her important figures are mostly guided by self interest and profit. Along with considerable wealth, the Admiralty boasts the largest and most powerful navy in the world and holds a monopoly on the production of airship technology. Gallican aesthetics take on early 1800s French designs with extra embellishments.
The Vandyrian Confederation : A former enemy and current ally of New Vanton. The Vandyrians are an ethnic group of dwarves who inhabit the mountains directly east of the city and from whom the continent gets its name. They’ve banded together with the Domi (a tribe of elves that also opposed New Vanton in the past) to preserve their sovereignty in the face of growing human domination. Currently, the Vandyrians greatly resemble New Vanton in terms of culture with greater emphasis on artisan craftsmanship.
The Esparan Empire: A foreign power hailing from the East that dominates the lands around the Welling Sea and has its own colony, San Martin, in East Vandir. The Esparans are the primary obstacle to New Vanton’s expansion and are renowned as masters of battle, having consistently bested New Vanton’s forces despite lacking guns. An uneasy armistice had held between the two sides for a hundred years, but recent events are pushing the peace to a breaking point. In terms of aesthetics, the Esparan Empire has many subcultures that range from Imperial Roman, to East Asian, to Colonial Mesoamerican; the common language is Spanish with wildly varying accents and dialects.
The Fey Federation: A large union of ethnic Fey (elf) kingdoms inhabiting North Vandir that exists as a protectorate of the Esparan Empire. The leadership of the Fey are eugenicists who refuse to acknowledge even the Esparans as equals, and they insist that the other elf tribes in Vandir pay tribute to them. Currently, trade between the Fey and the Vandyrians is the only communication between East and West Vandir.
Jhabiri States: A set of states in the Badlands, including Kitti, Jhabir, and Ahmerdad, which are coveted by the New Vanton Aristocracy, among other forces. The Jhabiri States are constantly fighting each other and selling their captives off to Western buyers. The New Vanton Aristocracy currently does not recognise them as true nations, and as such is at war with them, even going so far as to attack Kitti.
Kingdom of Gweriniaeth: A country of song in the southeastern part of Vandir that is currently dealing with a civil war. Currently ruled by a set of Nobles, individuals from this faction include Hugo Blanc, etc. The nobility is currently in crisis.
TIMELINE- New Vanton’s History
FORMAT: YYYY/MM/DD
1425/05: Eddard Banhart Cardinal charged with circumnavigating Corsican blockade and securing a route to Fredericksburg
1425/08: Cardinal’s crew land in the region dubbed “Vahlen” in West Vandir
1425/09: Cardinal violently claims the territory for the Cirikan and returns to Caderyn (home continent)
1429/07: Cardinal returns to Vandir on the Rondel accompanied by the Glorious Sixth Army of the Cirikan (17,500), 15,000 slaves, and 2,000 colonists to establish the colony of New Vanton
1431/09- 1432/02: “The Famine of 1431”; the majority of the colonizers perish thanks to harsh winter conditions, starvation, and relentless raids from Domi tribes.
1446: Glorious 6th Army and New Vantonian militia control west Vahlen and enslave all Domi elves in the area, began pushing into East Vahlen, Vandyrians declare war on New Vanton
1447-1454: “The Welling Sea Conflict”- 6th Army and Esparan forces come into contact and engage in unofficial hostilities, hundreds of skirmishes fought in Kyphus (east Vahlen) and the northern Badlands (desert region to the South) with both sides supporting each other’s enemies. Results in 6th Army forced out of East Vahlen.
1451/10/23: Cardinal dies of pneumonia; governorship of New Vanton passes onto a council of seven noble families, later known as The Aristocracy.
1452: The Followers of Jeb are exiled to New Vanton by order of the Cirikan, many attracted to the faith; mage population in NV begins rising dramatically.
1453: NV strikes a trade deal with Kitti, Jhabir, and Ahmerdad for slaves.
1456/07: 6th Army reformed as the New Vantonian Military, existing militia groups incorporated as the Domestic Guard, renewed attempts to conquer East Vahlen.
1457/08/12: “First Battle of Crestvalley”- An outnumbered New Vantonian Army regiment under General Jeremy Haddock confronts a large Indoran army along the banks of the Crest River, wins decisive victory and temporarily confines Vandyrians to the Oetas Range
1458/03/29: Lord Kivil finishes construction of the Kivil Stadium
1458/04/02: NV establishes trade deal and alliance with the Gallican colony of Barquiel
1459/08/15: Auttenberg University founded
1461/01/29-30: “Battle of Mount Harlage”- Haddock launches a surprise attack on the Vandyrian army protecting Mount Harlage, ends in New Vantonian retreat after Domi tribes attack the New Vantonian rear guard; Haddock forms the New Vantonian Ranger regiment
1461: New Vanton takes Kyphus and establishes fort Bradley and fort Carrington, Skarbarik town founded
1462/06: New Vantonian Army besieges fort Asylum, results in crushing NVA defeat against Espara’s Legion XII
1462/08/30: Armistice of Asylum- truce between Esparan Empire and New Vanton
1469: Jebist faith dominates New Vanton, New Vanton begins purchasing airships from Gallica
1470/07/16: Town of Rivsloekr “discovered” by Gallican colonists despite it already being populated. They rename it ‘Endroit Vide’
1470/11/23: Truce of Stoneholm- peace between NV and Vandyrian Confederation, Domi allowed to keep their land and continue as protectorates of NV
1510: Flintlock musket arrives in NV
1515: Welcrest established, Bounty Hunter’s Guild established
1519: “Skarbarik Incident”- starts another war between NV and Vandyrian Confederation, Domi side with NV
1520/04: “Battle of Skarbarik”- New Vanton loses Skarbarik and Vandyrians regains control of Crestvalley; Notchist movement spreads to New Vanton
1522/02: “Defense of Welcrest”- NV rangers from fort Bradley deny the Vandyrian army an attack on Welcrest; first instance of Esparan and NV forces working together
1523: Hawthorne develops the breech-loading musket, becomes the primary rifles manufacturer of the New Vantonian Military; opening of the Glistening Rose
1525: Inquisition Order establishes headquarters in New Vanton, Notchists now have the majority
1541/02/28: Count William Attox IV appointed as Lord-Governor at behest of the other Lords; tensions rise between Jebists and Notchists
1544/04/04: Lord of Holy Affairs Vincent Filiberto (Jebist) passes away, Count Krauss Bartholomew von Auttenberg (Notchist) appointed as replacement, mages and sympathetic Jebists revolt; magic proclaimed illegal under penalty of death
1544/07/01: Lords Attox and Bartholomew have the other Lords executed for conspiracy and heresy; Aristocracy system reorganized by Attox, Jeremy Haddock II appointed as Lord of War
1553/06/19: “The Prince’s War”- Prince Iago Dakhor gathers supporters from surviving mages, rebellious Jebists, and dissenting Domi, starts a rebellion in New Vanton against the Cirikan Hegemony.
1554/12/03: Hawthorne begins producing Mercury-tipped bullets, effective against mages, for use by the New Vantonian Military only
1556/05/21: Lord Haddock is killed by Prince Dakhor, young Captain Charles Alphonse Letueur appointed new Lord of War
1560/06/01: “Treaty of Felsdorm”: New Vanton and Vandyrians sign peace treaty to combat threat posed by Prince Dakhor, Kitti breaks trade agreement with New Vanton.
1560/11/17: “2nd Battle of Crestvalley”: New Vanton and Vandyrians annihilate Prince Dakhor’s rebellion
1561/02/28: Creation of Vandyrian embassy at NV
1561/07/13: “Battle of Kalath-Kur”- New Vanton forces annihilate the last orc stronghold in west Vahlen, which, they claim, were threats.
1562/04/03: “The Opera Massacre” - An explosion, suspected to be caused by a magical extremist group, was detonated outside of the opera house killing dozens of counts, barons, and members of the clergy
1562/05/03: “The Anguis Arsons”- Explosions occurred at the Library, Hospital, Post Office, one of the Arsenals, and in the middle of several neighborhoods in New Vanton, Espara blamed for the attack
1562/05/12: Attox addresses the public about the bombings and explosions, strict 8:05 pm curfew enforced
1562/05/25: “Battle of Kitti”- NV forces led by Lord Karl and Brigadier General Vince Nottom conquer the state of Kitti
1562/08/25: Lord Bartholomew vanishes from the public, rumored to be kidnapped
RACES
“Races” in Realm of Vandir are different species of human, each with their own different ethnic groups. Racial hybrids, such as half-elves and half-orcs, do not exist in this universe.
Humans: The most ethnically diverse of all the races, humans are physically average height and strength but excel in stamina.
Orcs: Orcs have heavily muscular frames, tusks, and skin tones that range between green, brown, and dark grey. Their tendency towards aggression make them widely regarded as warlike brutes.
Elves: Elves are a tall, lanky, pointy-eared people that have a deep affinity for magic. They are the longest lived of all the races but are relatively weak in terms of physical strength.
Dwarves: Dwarves are stout, hairy folk that can tolerate temperature extremes and have excellent night vision.
Testificans: Indigenous natives of Vandir, Testificans are long nosed, tall headed humanoids that have adapted to the continent’s many hallucinogenic plants.
GENERAL RULES
Rules are subject to change
Be respectful of all players-- no griefing, no trolling, restrict the use of offensive language, let others have opinions, and try to resolve issues like reasonable adults (especially if you aren’t one)
No asking for OP -- asking for OP will result in an indefinite temporary permanent ban.
No Metagaming-- Your character cannot use information acquired OOC
No god-mode-- You are not a god, you are restricted to the limitations of your character.
No Powergaming-- Forcing actions on other characters is frowned upon on
No Auto-- Do not perform actions that deny players a chance to respond
No Mary-Sue characters-- Mary Sues will be killed off ruthlessly (for reference: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MarySue )
In-Character (IC) and Out-of-Character (OOC) chat must be clearly separated during RP.
1. This constitutes normal IC speech in basic
2. **This constitutes a whisper in IC speech**
3. [Some effect] This is normal speech plus vocal effects or action
4. [&] This constitutes IC speech in another language
5. <<This is also other language speech given the above method was already used>>
6. ((This is Out Of Character speech))
7. The /me command is used for conveying character actions.
DO NOT BREAK LORE
Do not spam in-game chat.
Do not spam Skype chat.
Final decisions on punishments for breaking rules are the responsibility of the operator who gave the punishments.
1. If there is an overwhelming majority of operators who disagree, the punishment can be over-ruled.
2. If the operator who gave the punishment is found to be doing so wrong, the punishment will be revoked.
Do not send nudes
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What is roleplaying?
What is metagaming?
What is powergaming?
Any questions?:
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Full Name: [Character’s full legal name. Consult Faction articles for naming conventions]
Alias(es): [Alternate names that character goes by]
Gender:
Race: [Not the same as human races; see Races for details.]
D.O.B: [Day, month, and year of birth]
L.O.B: [Location of Birth; If not clear, leave blank, or fill out the best you can. You can edit this later.]
Nationality: [Cultural origins of your character; where did your character grow up? What is their lineage/descent?]
Affiliation: [Factions or organizations the character is associated with. Not necessarily the same as Nationality. If character sides with a particular faction, list so here.]
Appearance: [List brief phrases describing physical characteristics in a list. Do not put clothing]
Personality: [Describe how the character thinks and interacts with the world]
History: [Brief background of the character, around one to two paragraphs. This can moderately be changed later. Use third-person, encyclopedic format]
Character Reactions:
[Respond to the following scenarios, in character and third person.]
- You are walking down the streets of the city of New Vanton, as you turn a corner, you see a lady being harassed by a would-be thug near the entrance to an alley way, with the man blocking her exit. The lady, although not calling out for help, certainly looks like she needs it. However, there are also several other bystanders passing by, who knows if they’ll help though?
- You walk into the Golden Keg, a local bar & restaurant in New Vanton, you are free to sit anywhere, but first you must order your drinks. Walking up to the bar counter, the barkeep turns around, polishing a mug, and asks ‘Whad’ya like?’
- A local guard approaches you, after dusk, explaining that you are in violation of the curfew set on the city after the recent bombings and other events. He asks you to follow him to the station for questioning, how do you respond?
Skills, Trades, & Crafts: [List here your character’s work history; any trades, crafts, or skills they may have learned over the years. What is your character’s current occupation?]
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What’s your Minecraft account name?: Jacob11801
What timezone (UTC) are you in?:EST
Have you read and agreed to the rules?: Yes
What is roleplaying? Taking the role of a character you’ve created by playing them with their personality and abilities.
What is metagaming? Using OOC info IC.
What is powergaming? Not allowing another player to react/ Making character overpowered compared to others.
Any questions?: My Discord TheJacob#5737, If you guys have a disc let me know please.
CHARACTER APPLICATION
Full Name: Jacob Shaw
Alias(es): N/A
Gender: Male
Race: Elf
D.O.B: 1540
L.O.B: N/A
Nationality: He grew up in New Vanton Aristocracy particularly around the academy.
Affiliation: First Academy of New Vanton
Appearance: He has a darker complexion, he has a lithe frame that is somewhat sturdy and has red eyes, He appears to have no facial hair and slicked back white hair.
Personality: He believes in the pursuit of knowledge, He will pursue knowledge that helps other first but he will also pursue knowledge for the sake of knowledge and higher learning.
History:
He grew up in the Aristocracy of New Vanton. He roamed the middle class area of the metropolitan city and grew up with many other kids his age of varying races but he was a cut above the rest when it came to intellect, most times he was sickly as a boy and couldn’t keep up with the other children but he was much smarter. Able to to do calculations and notice mistakes in different things much quicker then others his age but they most times made fun of him as he couldn’t keep up with them when playing. He took this to heart and the moment he was able, he enrolled to the First academy and was accepted with the intent to study there practical solutions for problems.
Character Reactions:
[Respond to the following scenarios, in character and third person.]
What’s your Minecraft account name?: Zephoros
What timezone (UTC) are you in?: EST
Have you read and agreed to the rules?: Yes
What is roleplaying?: Roleplaying is a very loose term and a lot of players like to describe it differently; I for example, think that roleplaying is when you create a character, or take an already existing character, and play as them. You can go on adventures, meet new friends in roleplay, and you basically act out everything that is happening as if it were a movie or a tv show or real life.
What is metagaming?: Metagaming is the action of using real life information for your own benefit (e.g. If you know that somebody is out to kill you in OOC, and then IRP you go and kill them instead or you leave the server and never come back).
What is powergaming?: Powergaming is when you make your character over powered without reasoning or roleplay backing.
Any questions?: Yes, is there a discord? If so, please add me on it Zephoros#5071 as I am on there much more than here
Account Name:bulldog418
Timezone:Central
Rules Agree:Yes
Roleplaying is putting oneself in the role of the character, I really am not sure how to respond to this.
Metagaming is using outside knowledge that the player might know.
Powergaming is maximizing ones efficiency to move towards a specific goal even at the cost of forging other players.
Full Name:Strings
Alias:
Race:Testificans
DOB:1544/05/24
LOB:
Nationality:Growing up in The Slums.
Affiliation:The Admiralty of Gallica
Appearance: That of patched cloth weaved together with only a stare to indicate any symbol that it is alive. The cut off nose from an accident covered hiding the racial appearance of the testificate, many mistake it to be closer to a human because of this.
Personality:The character is cold to the evil of the world, actively seeking the riches in a pursuit of passion from the rich willing to make this goal at any cost, but along the way will show emotion to the fellow poor soul among them.
History:
The character took on the issue of looking for work trying to scrape by with their family growing up.
Their mother passed away from the temperature at their age of 13.
The dream of riches and gold so far out of reach seeming to be held by those above them by the rich industrial giants profiteering off of the suffering of the poor.
This will stick with the character who will seek their revenge for their sense of being held down.
After many an injury sewing the wounds up in string has theft the appearance of only a set of rags with a piercing gaze of life left to stare back at the cold industry that has made it.
Skills, Trades, and Crafts:Chimney cleaner, Brick layer, Metal refiner, Airship parts crafter, Mercenary, and currently pursuing Bandit.
Do you have a Discord account?
WHITELIST APPLICATION
What’s your Minecraft account name?: TheShadowLord123
What timezone (UTC) are you in?: CTS (Central Standard Time)
Have you read and agreed to the rules?: Yes, and I understand the consequences
What is roleplaying?: Acting as one's character, and staying in character. (example: Acting as a magical being when you are in fact, human)
What is metagaming?: Using outside knowledge while in game.
What is powergaming? Focusing on one's own goal, while ignoring the common goal, idea or story overall.
Any questions?: Can and should there be mixes of the "races" in game?
CHARACTER APPLICATION
Full Name: Abungu Euryleia
Alias(es): Abu
Gender: Female
Race: Human
D.O.B: (07-23-1543)
L.O.B: ---
Nationality: Abuntu grew up lower-middle class, and knowing much of nature and the forest. She descends from a line of skilled crafts and nature-men.
Affiliation: Probably Jhabiri States and The Esparan Empire
Appearance: Tanned skin, Dark brown eyes and dark brown hair. Womanly figure, but slim.
Personality: Abuntu is a rather optimistic girl, but stubborn. Believes everyone has a soul, and it was given by mother nature. Her moral compass is strong but her methods of dealing with issues are often thought of as childish and stupid. Traumatic experiences caused her to fight fear with childishness.
History: Abuntu grew up the second youngest of six sisters and brothers, knowing the feeling of going to bed hungry after a hard day of labor. As a child she became determined to see life in a more optimistic way which is the reason for her bubbly aura. As a teenager Abuntu began saving and stashing away extra money so one day she could finally travel to and live in the capitol. At age 17 her father died and her mother began to sell her body to make ends meet, but Abuntu continued to hold onto her dream despite all her grief, thinking of her brothers and sisters to keep her going.
Character Reactions:
[Respond to the following scenarios, in character and third person.]
Looking around to see if anyone will help, Abuntu slowly creeps forward tiptoeing to try and hear the conversation.
“Um, excuse me? Sir?” She taps on his shoulder and he turns, “Sorry to interrupt, but I think you need to give the lady some space. She’s looks scared, probably of the dark.”
“Hi! How are you? I’ll have anything cheap and sweet! Also, what are some options for food here?” Abuntu leans against the counter a full grin sporting her face.
“Oh um, I’m sorry. I didn’t know about the curfew.” She kicks the ground with the tip of her shoe, “Is there any way you could let it slide? This is my first time in the city and I don’t want to cause any trouble.”
Skills: Combat, charisma, dancing, crafting and drinking. Currently unemployed, still searching.
What timezone (UTC) are you in?: Eastern Standard
Have you read and agreed to the rules?: Yes
What is roleplaying? Taking on the persona of an in-game character.
What is metagaming? Using out-of-character knowledge, while in-character.
What is powergaming? Forcing one’s own agenda by trying to control the roleplay of other players and characters.
Any questions?: Nope.
CHARACTER APPLICATION
Full Name: Cola Paolo Crispino de Savina
Alias(es): Cola; Cola Crispino
Gender: Male
Race: Human
D.O.B: 23-12-1539
L.O.B: Savina, The Great Expanse
Nationality: Crispino “Nobility”
Affiliation: Likely the Esparan Empire
Appearance: Long dark hair, dark brown eyes, and light, but tan skin.
Personality: Very headstrong and a little arrogant, but generally kind-hearted and well-meaning. He has a slight sense of entitlement, and is VERY ambitious.
History: Cola grew up on a small, maritime island estate deep in the Great Expanse called Savina. For generations, Savina had been run as a dictatorial monarchy under the Crispino family, who were flush with wealth from their sugar business. Cola, being next in line to inherit the island, lived an easy, yet well structured and highly educated life. He was taught in the arts, as well as literature, mathematics, and even combat, but lacked little knowledge of the real world, outside of his sheltered island utopia. Cola’s father Eugenio was betrayed and killed by his brother Dominic, who fled the island with the all of the family’s wealth, and a small personal army. Cola followed Dominic’s fleet east. But when an early morning fog gave Dominic the opportunity, he struck, firing on and sinking his nephew’s ship. When Cola finally reached land, he could barely make out his Uncle’s fleet on the horizon, and he was stranded, alone in an unfamiliar land.
Character Reactions:
The lady was attractive, Cola thought to himself, and it certainly looked like she could use some help. But the brute was armed, and he was definitely a strong looking fellow. Cola looked around, and it didn’t seem as if anyone else had noticed, or cared enough to help the poor maiden. Screw it, he decided, he didn’t really much to lose anymore. He ran across the street lightly, walked up behind the man, and putting his hand on the thug’s shoulder asked
“Is everything alright over here, miss?”
“Wine. Sweet, but strong. Also, do you serve food?”
“Oh, sorry, sir, I was unaware. I can assure you though, it will not happen again!”
Avoiding eye contact, Cola gave a small wave with his hand and turned quickly to walk away.
Skills, Trades, & Crafts: Painting, 1 on 1 combat, and naval navigation; currently unemployed.
What’s your Minecraft account name?
Ashethyl
What timezone are you in?
Central
Have you read and agreed to the rules?
I assume so, if they are the same rules as most Roleplay servers have, I agree.
What is roleplaying?
To me Roleplaying is that you can have a character, which I personally think of them as a person not just a thing. It is where you can be someone else and be in their shoes, see what they see react how they would act.
What is metagaming?
Metagaming to me is for Ex: James (I am just using random names) tells his friend that he is going to go kill Jimmy and then James friend tells Jimmy that he is going to get attack then so Jimmy now knows that so he will not be there and will go into hiding. That is one of many examples of what I think is meta gaming, there are a few others.
What is powergaming?
To me Power gaming is that again using examples, that Ethan was going to fight with his friend in character (IC) and so Ethan emotes things IC and doesn't let his friend be able to defend himself IC like he emotes and emotes and doesn't let his friend have a turn and such like that.
Anything else you'd like to share?
Nothing really.