Chapter 1; Amok
For the past few weeks the land has been ravaged both day and night. The hours that the sun would normally appear, it becomes pitch black as the moon and stars have pardoned themselves to only their familiar hours. On other days the sun remains in the sky well through the hours that night should descend. The seasons aren't sure what types of weather to birth. Summer could mean snow and winter may bring sweltering heat. A few places are topsy-turvy, the sky is the ground and the land has flipped into the sky. This has given marauders, bandits, monsters and other loathsome beings a great advantage during prolonged nights. A great deal of the land is feeling the pangs of famine and civil ware due to the pandemonium. In some areas an odd crevice ruptures from the earth. From these are heard the stuff of nightmares. Some nights, willowy figures slink from these fissures and will surely attack you if you're seen.
A wayward rogue is to blame for this. She stole a precious amulet from one of the gods' temples and has supposedly angered the gods to have this curse so far spread over the nation of Tamriel. Her punishment is to right this wrong and seek solution. Sadly that amulet has shattered and the shards have all been spread across Tamriel and beyond. Soddit, what can she do now?
In order to right this mortal err the emperor of Cyrodiil has declared that the rogue, under the guidance and watch of a selected few, shall find a way to mend the amulet. Unfortunately Tamriel is on borrowed time as the rogue is cursed and has very few years left to live.
This RP is a fan-based alternate universe of the Elder Scroll games and does not take place during the time of any game. I'd prefer to keep the player limit from 6-8 for the first chapter with multiple characters allowed per player. Based on the interest check thread I've made reservations already which will last for three days. It'd be nice to have someone play as an Imperial Watchguard who is solely responsible for keeping the rogue on track. Otherwise keep your characters varied please; variety is the spice of life!...and in this case, RP.
Rules
1. I'm the GM (Game Mistress) of the RP to govern it and change time/weather or a scene in general, but I want the players who will be involved to voice their opinions, ideas and remarks as well. All concerns may be PM'd to the GM.
2. Be literate. Use spellcheck and please make a post of 200 words minimum so that players have something worth reading.
3. No god moding, no power play. This includes; you making another person's character take even a single step, do not change another RPer's character facial expression/reaction, etc. You have NO control over a character that was not profiled by yourself. This also means players cannot control time in the RP nor weather; that is entirely up to the GM. Unless of course the GM gives permission.
4. It is recommended that you've played at least Morrowind and/or Oblivion to understand this RP.
5. The RP itself is an alternate universe Elder Scrolls so we are involving lore in the game and out of it. Lore from Skyrim will be involved once the game is released.
6. Profiles must be PM'd to Fammikins for review and acceptance. If you wish to reserve a spot, ask by PMing or going to the current http://www.gamesas.com/index.php?/topic/1216807-rp-idea/ Reserves last for three days. After three days you lose your spot and someone else might take it. Likewise if you join and do not post within a week of being accepted and I see you've been online recently, you may lose your spot in the RP. I need dedicated RPers. Please announce to the RP if you cannot make a post within a week of joining. Ideally you should have that time.
7. If you've paid attention to the rules, prove it. Entitle your acceptance PM with your favorite food.
8. Do not suddenly use a skill outside of your character's abilities from their standard class; combat, magic or stealth.
9. In order for your character to be reviewed for acceptance you must PM Fammikins an RP post example of 200 words minimum to show your post capability. This can be a copy and pasted post from a previous RP.
10. Rules are subject to be modified as the GM sees fit.
Profile skeleton
Spoiler
[b]Name:[/b] [first and last][b]Gender:[/b][b]sixuality:[/b][b]Race:[/b] [only two of each race allowed, be sure to check what's available. You may not start out as a vampire or werewolf; argonian and khajiit are unable to become werewolves because they are beast-folk. Human classes can be combined. Example: Redguard-Imperial, Imperial-Nord, etc][b]Birthsign:[/b][b]Class:[/b] [you may create your own class but do NOT overpower your character; they can't defeat everything with ease. If you create a class make a short description for it][b]Attributes:[/b] [based on a scale of 1 to 10, overpowered characters will be rejected. You may only use a number once][u]Agility[/u]: Affects your total Fatigue, damage dealt by ranged weapons, and your steadiness in combat.[u]Endurance[/u]: Affects your total Fatigue as well your starting health and your health gain upon leveling up.[u]Intelligence[/u]: Affects your total magicka.[u]Luck[/u]: Affects everything you do in a small way.[u]Personality[/u]: Affects your ability to gain information and better prices from NPCs.[u]Speed[/u]: Affects how fast you move.[u]Strength[/u]: Affects your total encumbrance, your total Fatigue and the damage done by melee attacks.[u]Willpower[/u]: Affects the rate at which magicka regenerates as well as your total Fatigue. [b]Skills:[/b] [limit of 7; what has your character had training and experience with?]-------[b]Appearance:[/b] [b]Personality:[/b] [please answer the following questions as an interview using your OC. Feel free to add in a paragraph example instead/as well if you'd prefer][u]Q1:[/u] Do you make friends easily or more so rivals/enemies?[u]A1:[/u][u]Q2:[/u] What does your diet consist of?[u]A2:[/u][u]Q3:[/u] Are you comfortable in crowds?[u]A3:[/u][u]Q4:[/u] What's a hobby of yours that doesn't involve any form of combat?[u]A4:[/u][u]Q5:[/u] Are you inclined to help someone or wreak havoc without real reason?[u]A5:[/u][b]History:[/b] [same as personality; please answer with your character's persona][u]Q1:[/u] Where were you born?[u]A1:[/u][u]Q2:[/u] Who did you learn your skills from?[u]A2:[/u][u]Q3:[/u] Have you had any past jobs, honest or shady?[u]A3:[/u][u]Q4:[/u] What was your family like?[u]A4:[/u][u]Q5:[/u] Do you have a traveling companion already established? [u]A5:[/u]
Roleplayers
1. Fammikins
2. The Pillager
3. TheUnadoringFan
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