Game of Tomes [Arcane University RP Interest CheckOOC]

Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:05 am

The Oblivion Crisis has come to an end, and the fourth era has begun. The evil Mannimarco has been defeated by the newly appointed Arch Mage, and the land is now safe. But all is far from well in the land of Cyrodil, particularly for the Mage's Guild. Soon after defeating Mannimarco, the new Arch Mage disappeared, leaving the guild in a state of disarray. With the seat now open, the game is set, and those left contend for the position. Lies, deceit, and scandals ensue, as the mages of the Arcane University are not all they make themselves out to be...

Hey guys, so, I was mulling over the idea of starting an Arcane University RP. The premise is stated above. Basically, our characters are members of the mage's guild. The Arch Mage position is open, and there is a power struggle among the higher ups for the seat. Of course, our characters don't have to be involved in this struggle. We could be students, professors, guards, whoever. But the bulk of the RP would be set in the University itself. Of course, there would be combat and action, in parts, perhaps maybe even relationships developing, but the focus would be more on the tug of war for the seat among the higher ups who want it. The various contenders would have different reasons for wanting the power, and different agendas, so naturally, we could align our characters with others who believe/want the same. You could be the character who wants the power, that characters lackey/helper/advocate, or someone completely oblivious to it all. Or even perhaps one who spies for one of the contenders on an another for information. I think it could be fun. Anyone interested? Any suggestions?

P.S: The idea for this actually came to me from one of the threads over on the Oblivion section. And as you may have noticed, the title was inspired by Game of Thrones. :tongue:

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Name:

six:

Age:

Race:

Appearance (including clothing, height, weight, eye color, hair color, hairstyle, etc):

Magical Major (only one allowed):

Strength Major (only one allowed):

Stealth Major (only one allowed):

Rank:

Personality:

History:

Motives/Agenda:

Reserve a spot if interested, and post your CS when you write it up.

Cast

Holy Assassin - Confirmed
Madhog - Confirmed
Tandiman1 - Reserved
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Gavril - Reserved
Xolah - Confirmed
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Clea Jamerson
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:23 am

This seems pretty cool, but I dunno if I have time to join with School starting back up and all.

You should have called it Game of Tomes, though. Hwe hwe hwe i'm so witty!
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stevie critchley
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 3:09 am

Game of Tomes

Hot damn, I love it! If it starts up, I'll name the RP thread that, and see if the mods could rename this one.
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megan gleeson
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:10 am

Reserve me a spot if you please.
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Darrell Fawcett
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:51 am

Reserve me a spot if you please.

Reserved. :)
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Lakyn Ellery
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:22 am

Holy Assassin, I want to put Alchemy and a School of Magic on my CS. Can I trade a Strength or Stealth Major for one of those?
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Fanny Rouyé
 
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Post » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:03 pm

I've been trying to get into TES RP'ing again, this looks good; I may put up a CS later today.
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Adrian Powers
 
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Post » Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:07 pm

Oh god, so many cool RPs and so little time. When exactly were you planning on starting this up?
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Alisha Clarke
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:43 am

This sounds like fun. I'm interested, if you'll have me.
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Marquis T
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:58 am

Oh god, so many cool RPs and so little time. When exactly were you planning on starting this up?

same here...
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Eduardo Rosas
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:54 am

Save me a spot.
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Juan Suarez
 
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Post » Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:33 pm

Here is my Character Sheet for approval.

(This one was really fun to make!)

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Name: Jo'Kul
("Jo" meaning "wizard" in Khajiiti; "Kul" meaning "son" in the ancient language of Dragons)

six: Male

Age: 33

Race: Khajiit

Appearance (including clothing, height, weight, eye color, hair color, hairstyle, etc):
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Eyes: Green
Hair/Fur: Rust Orange colored, like the Sabre Cats of Skyrim. His torso and abdomen have horizontal black stripes.
Clothing: Green Apprentice Robes, as dictated by the Arcane University. When allowed to wear personal clothing, Jo'Kul wears the traditional Khajiit budi, brightly colored shawls that are braided on the right side to cover all torso and abdomen fur. It is a Khajiit cultural practice because the display of torso and abdomen fur in public (in civilized Khajiit cultures) is considered unsightly.

Magical Major (only one allowed): Conjuration

Strength Major (only one allowed): One Handed/Blades (Jo'Kul's father taught him to use a Sword in the event that he had to defend himself.)

Stealth Major (only one allowed): Speech

Rank: Apprentice

Personality: Jo'Kul is well-tempered and good-natured. He is studious, introspective, and dedicated to perfecting his Conjuration abilities. He enjoys helping others, is friendly, and socially well-adjusted and mannered. Having grown up in Elsweyr, Jo'Kul still sometimes speaks in third person, especially when he's nervous; he's trying to assimilate into the culture of Man and is doing well at it.

History: Jo'Kul is of the Suthay-raht sub-species of Khajiit. He was born and raised in the city of Torval in Elsweyr, and is the youngest of four children. His mother, Adanji, is a well-liked and respected servant in the palace of the Mane. His father, Do'Sada, is retired from active service as a personal guard for the Mane. Do'Sada was injured while defending the Mane when an Assassin attempted to take the Mane's life; Do'Sada still serves as a Trainer and Consultant for the Mane's personal guards.

The city of Torval is cultured and civilized, and lies in the southwestern tropical part of Elsweyr. It is the city-state that houses the stately palaces of the Mane, the tribal and spiritual leader of the Khajiit. Jo'Kul was taught reading, writing, arithmetic, and social and civil behaviors as a child. Although most Khajiit possess the prowess and skill of great warriors, there are a few that display exceptional affinity for Magicka. Jo'Kul showed a talent for Magicka at a very early age. One afternoon his mother found him playing in one of the palace's lush gardens. Jo'Kul found a dead Blue Butterfly amongst some flora. Adanji was touched and encouraged by the boy's deep sorrow and emotion. Jo'Kul took the insect gently in both hands and whispered, "Would this one fly again?" A blue miasma of energy enveloped the Butterfly, and it slowly flexed its wings, and then fluttered off into the garden. Adanji was astonished, but proud and resigned to encouraging her son's abilities.

Jo'Kul attended school, learning Khajiit culture and history, as well as the culture and history of Man and 'Mer. When he turned twenty-one, he traveled the southern region of Elsweyr for six years to experience the land firsthand. He returned to Torval and began an internship with the Mane's personal Mage, a Dagi-raht Khajiit named Jo'Egam. After six years of study with the Mage, he journeyed to Cyrodiil and was accepted as a new member of the Arcane University just days before the disappearance of the new Arch Mage.

Motives/Agenda: Jo'Kul loves the Arcane University and its members. He has only been there for a few days, and with the sudden disappearance of the Arch Mage, things are not going as normally scheduled. Jo'Kul wants to help out in any way that he can. He accepts that everyone's role is important, no matter how seemingly small. He is balancing his Apprentice assignments with his chores and daily duties.
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:37 am

Here is my Character Sheet for approval.

(This one was really fun to make!)

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Name: Jo'Kul
("Jo" meaning "wizard" in Khajiiti; "Kul" meaning "son" in the ancient language of Dragons)

six: Male

Age: 33

Race: Khajiit

Appearance (including clothing, height, weight, eye color, hair color, hairstyle, etc):
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Eyes: Green
Hair/Fur: Rust Orange colored, like the Sabre Cats of Skyrim. His torso and abdomen have horizontal black stripes.
Clothing: Green Apprentice Robes, as dictated by the Arcane University. When allowed to wear personal clothing, Jo'Kul wears the traditional Khajiit budi, brightly colored shawls that are braided on the right side to cover all torso and abdomen fur. It is a Khajiit cultural practice because the display of torso and abdomen fur in public (in civilized Khajiit cultures) is considered unsightly.

Magical Major (only one allowed): Conjuration

Strength Major (only one allowed): One Handed/Blades (Jo'Kul's father taught him to use a Sword in the event that he had to defend himself.)

Stealth Major (only one allowed): Speech

Rank: Apprentice

Personality: Jo'Kul is well-tempered and good-natured. He is studious, introspective, and dedicated to perfecting his Conjuration abilities. He enjoys helping others, is friendly, and socially well-adjusted and mannered. Having grown up in Elsweyr, Jo'Kul still sometimes speaks in third person, especially when he's nervous; he's trying to assimilate into the culture of Man and is doing well at it.

History: Jo'Kul is of the Suthay-raht sub-species of Khajiit. He was born and raised in the city of Torval in Elsweyr, and is the youngest of four children. His mother, Adanji, is a well-liked and respected servant in the palace of the Mane. His father, Do'Sada, is retired from active service as a personal guard for the Mane. Do'Sada was injured while defending the Mane when an Assassin attempted to take the Mane's life; Do'Sada still serves as a Trainer and Consultant for the Mane's personal guards.

The city of Torval is cultured and civilized, and lies in the southwestern tropical part of Elsweyr. It is the city-state that houses the stately palaces of the Mane, the tribal and spiritual leader of the Khajiit. Jo'Kul was taught reading, writing, arithmetic, and social and civil behaviors as a child. Although most Khajiit possess the prowess and skill of great warriors, there are a few that display exceptional affinity for Magicka. Jo'Kul showed a talent for Magicka at a very early age. One afternoon his mother found him playing in one of the palace's lush gardens. Jo'Kul found a dead Blue Butterfly amongst some flora. Adanji was touched and encouraged by the boy's deep sorrow and emotion. Jo'Kul took the insect gently in both hands and whispered, "Would this one fly again?" A blue miasma of energy enveloped the Butterfly, and it slowly flexed its wings, and then fluttered off into the garden. Adanji was astonished, but proud and resigned to encouraging her son's abilities.

Jo'Kul attended school, learning Khajiit culture and history, as well as the culture and history of Man and 'Mer. When he turned twenty-one, he traveled the southern region of Elsweyr for six years to experience the land firsthand. He returned to Torval and began an internship with the Mane's personal Mage, a Dagi'raht Khajiit named Jo'Egam. After six years of study with the Mage, he journeyed to Cyrodiil and was accepted as a new member of the Arcane University just days before the disappearance of the new Arch Mage.

Motives/Agenda: Jo'Kul loves the Arcane University and its members. He has only been there for a few days, and with the sudden disappearance of the Arch Mage, things are not going as normally scheduled. Jo'Kul wants to help out in any way that he can. He accepts that everyone's role is important, no matter how seemingly small. He is balancing his Apprentice assignments with his chores and daily duties.
What's your character's sub-species?
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Chris Cross Cabaret Man
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:41 am

What's your character's sub-species?

Suthay-raht. I think I listed it in the "History" section...

:)
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u gone see
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:28 am

Suthay'raht. I think I listed it in the "History" section...

:smile:
Kool. :D
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Jhenna lee Lizama
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:04 am

Aw man, this seems pretty cool. But with school, and already being in another RP, I'm not sure if I'll be able to join. All the best, though.
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Big mike
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:12 am

Being a lover of Oblivion, mages and the transition from the Third Era to the Fourth ... I'd be very interested. The only thing I'm missing is any sort of knowledge of Game of Thrones ;)

Could you save me a spot?
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leni
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:36 am

Holy Assassin, I want to put Alchemy and a School of Magic on my CS. Can I trade a Strength or Stealth Major for one of those?

Ah, that is a good question. Yes, I think it would be fair to allow alchemy as a Stealth major. I limited majors to only one per type for two reasons.

1. For the sake of simplicity.
2. To make sure no one is overpowered.

But I'll make an exception in the case of certain skills that can't help all too much with combat. As in, I can't have someone who is a Master of seven major skills, that character would be way too overpowered. Bordering on unrealistic as well.

Oh god, so many cool RPs and so little time. When exactly were you planning on starting this up?

Well actually since this was an interest check, for now I was only checking to see if I have enough people to make it viable. Once I have several CSs, I'd start it up, and people are more than welcome to join even once it has begun. :)

As for people who have reserved, duly noted. And Argonian, that was a brilliant CS. You're in. :D
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naomi
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 4:36 am

I might get one up too HA.
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Alexx Peace
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 3:44 am

Could you save me a spot? I've been looking for an RP to get back into the practice of writing and this one has has peaked my interest.
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Jessie Rae Brouillette
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 2:28 am

My CS;
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Name: Arbelle Surani

six: Female

Age: 29

Race: Breton

Appearance (including clothing, height, weight, eye color, hair color, hairstyle, etc):http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/337/2/8/breton_oc_by_faasnu-d5my03o.png. Stands at 5'11”. Wears rich, expensive clothing and jewellry.

Magical Major (only one allowed): Destruction

Strength Major (only one allowed): Crafting

Stealth Major (only one allowed): Alchemy

Rank: Magician

Personality: Snobbish and arrogant due to her luxury upbrining. Very vain and self-centered, as well as quite greedy. Short temper, and very demanding.

History: Raised in The Imperial City, Arbelle was the daughter of a rich jeweller and craftsman. She grew up pampered and pruned, learning some of her father's trade as she grew older. Later in life she discovered her affinity with magic, and matching with her fiery red temper, she began to love destruction magic. After a few years she grew quite skilled in the art and joined the Mage's Guild. However she was not content to be a lowly Apprentice, so she had her father buy her the position of Magician. Her hunger for power was still not satisfied however, and she longed for more.

Motives/Agenda: Arbelle wants to further her own power and influence whatever the cost, and with the Arch-Mage gone she feels it is the perfect time to do so.
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Connor Wing
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:30 am

My CS;
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Name: Arbelle Surani

six: Female

Age: 29

Race: Breton

Appearance (including clothing, height, weight, eye color, hair color, hairstyle, etc):http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/337/2/8/breton_oc_by_faasnu-d5my03o.png. Stands at 5'11”. Wears rich, expensive clothing and jewellry.

Magical Major (only one allowed): Destruction

Strength Major (only one allowed): Crafting

Stealth Major (only one allowed): Alchemy

Rank: Magician

Personality: Snobbish and arrogant due to her luxury upbrining. Very vain and self-centered, as well as quite greedy. Short temper, and very demanding.

History: Raised in The Imperial City, Arbelle was the daughter of a rich jeweller and craftsman. She grew up pampered and pruned, learning some of her father's trade as she grew older. Later in life she discovered her affinity with magic, and matching with her fiery red temper, she began to love destruction magic. After a few years she grew quite skilled in the art and joined the Mage's Guild. However she was not content to be a lowly Apprentice, so she had her father buy her the position of Magician. Her hunger for power was still not satisfied however, and she longed for more.

Motives/Agenda: Arbelle wants to further her own power and influence whatever the cost, and with the Arch-Mage gone she feels it is the perfect time to do so.
Nice. :D
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Kate Schofield
 
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Post » Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:26 pm

Also Holy what role will you be taking in the RP?
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chloe hampson
 
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:45 am

Nice. :D
Thanks, I have a great time with characters like this :D
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Post » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:42 am

Thanks, I have a great time with characters like this :D
I've always wondered this, it's just my own personal observation: How come the majority of characters you RP as are female and somewhat stuck up and snobbish?
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