» Sat May 05, 2012 6:20 am The Games
[please note that Broken Scale had this exact idea, so bow before him]
4E 396: The Aldmeri Dominion is in complete control of the Tamriel, its empire composed of all ten provinces. Many decades ago, the provinces (who were victims of increasingly horrible Thalmor atrocities), banned together and started an insurrection; a rebellion against the Aldmeri Dominion. Weakened by the atrocities and oppression, the rebellious provinces lost the civil war, being placed once more under the Dominion’s control.
But how to punish the unruly provinces? More atrocities will just spark more rebellion; while lessening the amount of oppression will just make the elves appear weak. The answer that the most noble of Thalmor came upon: The Games. The Games would be a highly publicized event, similar to that of gladiatorial battle, where each province would send two “tributes” of the respective race (both a boy and a girl). All of these tributes, twenty in all, would be placed into a massive arena and battle one another to the death for the glory of their province, and the Aldmeri Dominion.
And it is once again time for the reaping in your province- the time when tributes are selected. You shuffle out of your homes, and head to the capitol, where you will line up as the local Thalmor representatives select the boy and girl who will represent your race and province in The Games. Some of you pray to your gods that it is not your name that is called by the Elvish bastards, while others may be doing the opposite, or even volunteering to go into The Games. Regardless, the tributes are about to be selected, and The Games about to begin…
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So, I thought it would be cool to make a Hunger Games-TES cross over. What are your guy’s thoughts? It’ll be mainly PvP, so if expect your character to die (unless you make some sort of utility character like a mentor or media personnel). You won’t need to have read the books to understand or participate in the RP, for it will all be laid out for you. Let me know what you think, I could use a lot of help with this. When I return later, I will lay some more basic information out. But for now, a basic response and impression will do. *tips hat*
Rules
1. No Ubering; make deep, logical characters.
2. No bickering. The Game Makers and Game Makers alone will determine the outcome of a fight if the two PvP combatants are unable to come to an unbiased conclusion.
3. No character controlling
4. Be respectful towards one another.
5. No bread puns.
6. Have fun!
Provinces (some basic information that is subject to criticism and revision)
Spoiler
Black Marsh: The homeland of the Argonians has been touched by the Dominion the least out of all the provinces, due to its inaccessible terrain, lack of desirable resources, and hostile inhabitants. Despite this, the lizard-folk are treated horribly by their Altmer masters, and seen as inferior creatures, causing many Argonians to abandon society and tread deep into the inner swaps of Black Marsh, where the wage a guerrilla war against the Dominion. Many Thalmor concentration camps and secret prisons adorn the coasts of Black Marsh.
Cyrodiil: Where the Imperial Empire once flourished now lays an impoverished and exhausted nation of people, all weary and resentful of their brutal Mer rulers. The Imperials have the heaviest taxes of grain and money, and the province they live in holds the numerous military bases and concentration/work camps.
Elyswer: The Khajits of Elyswer are renowned merchants in the Aldmeri Dominion, and for this reason, the Thalmor’s oppression in this land is minimal (or at least minimal in comparison to other provinces). The sands and jungles of Elyswer produce many trade goods, such as lumber, jewels, and various rare ores. The Dominion’s activity here is surprisingly low.
Hammerfell: The home of the Redguard people has been long plagued by the Dominion, even before the Mer conquered all of Tamriel. One of the most hatted races of men, the Redguards are naturally skilled warriors, as well as being very prideful, despite their degration by the Aldmeri Dominion. Many concentration/work camps and military bases persist in the province.
High Rock: Treated as filthy half-breeds, the Bretons of High Rock have had their once precious feudal system shattered before their eyes, replaced by a weaker, Thalmor advised system of Bretonic Kingship. Taxes in High Rock are quite high, and many prison/work camps are found throughout the province.
Morrowind: Seen as outcasts and degenerates by the Thalmor who control the Aldmer Dominion, the Dunmer of Morrowind are just as oppressed as the Imperials and Redguards, and other races. The province, or what’s left of it after the Red Year disaster, is dotted with prison camps and military bases. Dark Elf tributes are generally dangerous; due to the rough environment they grow up in, but are no considered to be “career” tributes (children trained from birth to win The Games).
Orsinium: Perhaps the poorest province in Tamriel, Orsinium is full of Malcath worshiping Orcs, some “civilized” (or as close to civilized as Orcs can get), and some organized into war-like mountain tribes. Said tribes are common victims of the Dominions genocides and other atrocities. Tributes from Orsinium are usually volunteers trained from a young age, and are considered to be “careers”, though not as highly trained.
Skyrim: The hardy Nords of Skyrim are honor-bound and prideful folk, even under the oppressive rule of the Dominion. Many are rebellious, despite the fear of death and torture, and The Games. It has been difficult for the Nords to adapt to the loss of Talos, their most favored god, and they are often dangerous opponents in the arena. Skyrim serves as the Dominion’s main source of coal, iron, and ebony producing province, resulting in many mining camps run by Human slaves.
Summerset Isles: Home of the Altmer, and head seat of the Aldmeri Dominion, the Summerset Isles is a glimmering archipelago of tropical islands. Many prosperous cities are on the islands, including the infamous arena. The Thalmor actually submit tributes to the games as well, though they are trained from birth to win the games in the name of the Aldmeri Dominion.
Valenwood: Valenwood used to be part of the Dominion (and more accurately, still is) until the rebellion. Even with their dissent, the Dominion still accepted them back into their arms. The Bosmer, the native Mer of Valenwood, are quick, nimble, and well in tune with nature. The Thalmor allow the Bosmer to train career tributes for The Games.
Black Marsh: The homeland of the Argonians has been touched by the Dominion the least out of all the provinces, due to its inaccessible terrain, lack of desirable resources, and hostile inhabitants. Despite this, the lizard-folk are treated horribly by their Altmer masters, and seen as inferior creatures, causing many Argonians to abandon society and tread deep into the inner swaps of Black Marsh, where the wage a guerrilla war against the Dominion. Many Thalmor concentration camps and secret prisons adorn the coasts of Black Marsh.
Cyrodiil: Where the Imperial Empire once flourished now lays an impoverished and exhausted nation of people, all weary and resentful of their brutal Mer rulers. The Imperials have the heaviest taxes of grain and money, and the province they live in holds the numerous military bases and concentration/work camps.
Elyswer: The Khajits of Elyswer are renowned merchants in the Aldmeri Dominion, and for this reason, the Thalmor’s oppression in this land is minimal (or at least minimal in comparison to other provinces). The sands and jungles of Elyswer produce many trade goods, such as lumber, jewels, and various rare ores. The Dominion’s activity here is surprisingly low.
Hammerfell: The home of the Redguard people has been long plagued by the Dominion, even before the Mer conquered all of Tamriel. One of the most hatted races of men, the Redguards are naturally skilled warriors, as well as being very prideful, despite their degration by the Aldmeri Dominion. Many concentration/work camps and military bases persist in the province.
High Rock: Treated as filthy half-breeds, the Bretons of High Rock have had their once precious feudal system shattered before their eyes, replaced by a weaker, Thalmor advised system of Bretonic Kingship. Taxes in High Rock are quite high, and many prison/work camps are found throughout the province.
Morrowind: Seen as outcasts and degenerates by the Thalmor who control the Aldmer Dominion, the Dunmer of Morrowind are just as oppressed as the Imperials and Redguards, and other races. The province, or what’s left of it after the Red Year disaster, is dotted with prison camps and military bases. Dark Elf tributes are generally dangerous; due to the rough environment they grow up in, but are no considered to be “career” tributes (children trained from birth to win The Games).
Orsinium: Perhaps the poorest province in Tamriel, Orsinium is full of Malcath worshiping Orcs, some “civilized” (or as close to civilized as Orcs can get), and some organized into war-like mountain tribes. Said tribes are common victims of the Dominions genocides and other atrocities. Tributes from Orsinium are usually volunteers trained from a young age, and are considered to be “careers”, though not as highly trained.
Skyrim: The hardy Nords of Skyrim are honor-bound and prideful folk, even under the oppressive rule of the Dominion. Many are rebellious, despite the fear of death and torture, and The Games. It has been difficult for the Nords to adapt to the loss of Talos, their most favored god, and they are often dangerous opponents in the arena. Skyrim serves as the Dominion’s main source of coal, iron, and ebony producing province, resulting in many mining camps run by Human slaves.
Summerset Isles: Home of the Altmer, and head seat of the Aldmeri Dominion, the Summerset Isles is a glimmering archipelago of tropical islands. Many prosperous cities are on the islands, including the infamous arena. The Thalmor actually submit tributes to the games as well, though they are trained from birth to win the games in the name of the Aldmeri Dominion.
Valenwood: Valenwood used to be part of the Dominion (and more accurately, still is) until the rebellion. Even with their dissent, the Dominion still accepted them back into their arms. The Bosmer, the native Mer of Valenwood, are quick, nimble, and well in tune with nature. The Thalmor allow the Bosmer to train career tributes for The Games.
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Character Creation
This is pretty simple. We will have a few different types of characters: tributes and non tributes. If you play as a tribute, you will probably die. Accept that. Remember, this is PvP, which means you have to be fair to one another during combat (us non-tributes will make sure of that). Unfortunately, we will have to semi-force race/six on some tribute characters. In addition, I don’t want to see some 15 year old experienced warrior who swings a battle-axe without losing a bit of stamina (I’ll give a lot more lenience for career tributes). I also don’t want to see cutout characters from the books/movie, nor do I want any bread puns. Just be logical and realistic. Also, Tribute characters won’t be starting with any equipment, instead obtaining equipment in the arena.
Other than tribute characters, we can have “utility” characters, such as announcers, mentors (previous winners of the games who train tributes from their home province), and maybe some sponsors (rich folks who send gifts to tributes as they play the game). Again, just be logic and realistic.
Characters
Spoiler
The Ascended Sleeper
[reserved]
Trannigan
[reserved]
Disturbed
[reserved]
Kalmari
[reserved]
Broken Scale
[reserved]
Monkey Hominid
[reserved]
The Ascended Sleeper
[reserved]
Trannigan
[reserved]
Disturbed
[reserved]
Kalmari
[reserved]
Broken Scale
[reserved]
Monkey Hominid
[reserved]
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Tasks to be done
-Figure out how we are going to run the RP in general (how to manage the interviews and what not, how to get tributes in arena)
-Construct an awesome arena (maps n stuff)
-Broken Scale! Can you create a CS for both Tribute and Utility Characters?
-Probably a lot of other things
