In some places, the ground has cooled, allowing villages to settle, but the threat of sandstorms and raiders is extremely high.
The valley-city of Salamis is one of the only civilized patches of humanity left. Between the crags of the mountain ranges lies a fertile valley, a rarity in the wasteland.
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The shogunate dissolved over a century ago, when the conditions became unbearable and most of the population died or fled. Civil wars tore the fragile piece apart, and in the wake of what had once been a stable government, anarchy reigned. Technology entered a dark age, and the entire world fell to the mercy of the gods.
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Characters can be diverse, as there are still millions of people living in scattered communities.
Most people won't have access to any forms of technology, as the country never advenced past the Feudal Age. This means guns are limited to US Civil War-era powder firearms. Swordfighting and many other forms of melee combat have come back into focus, and been revived as mainstream fighting techniques.
Classes:
- Traveling Merchants: interested only in selling goods to the common people
- Farmers: former agricultural workers who lost their farms during the massive drought; some have built small subsistence farms on oases
- Raiders, Bandits, Brigands: thieves who prey on the unfortunate; sometimes alone, but usually grouped in gangs
- Pariahs (outcasts): former retainers, servants, or warriors of the shogunate who were ousted during the coup de etat of the civil war
- Commoners: regular, hardworking serfs who were hit the hardest by the drought and civil war
- Missionaries: foreigners who are convinced that the nation's problems resulted due to their refusal to accept one religion or another; many have set up churches and places of worship where conditions permit
- Soldiers: the makeshift autocratic government's forces, they have occupied some towns to impose martial law, and to defend against other nations that might see the situation as an excuse to expand their territory into the desert lands
- Lepers: one of the only untouched colonies, the lepers still have a sizeable area of fertile land and a self-constructed fortress
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Name:
Age:
Race/Class: (there are NO demons or angels, first of all, so don't even PM me if you want to be one)
Height:
Weight:
Skills: (armed/unarmed combat skills with specific weapons, magic, etc.)
Weapons: (if your character is a magic user, specify the type of magic below)
Magic Affiliation: (this could be elemental, dark, light, or something entirely different)
Personality: (you don't need much, as we'll find out the character's personality quickly enough ^^)
History: (be brief, we'll learn it through the roleplay)
Appearance: (a description or a picture is fine)
Profiles:
[Killer Panda]
[Am I allowed to post now?]
Name: Mitsuko Shimizu
Age: 17
Race/Class: A very sneaky and agile bandit, Mitsuko is a combination of many races. She can't recall them all, and so no one should bother questioning her about that.
Weight: 140 Pounds.
Skills: Mitsuko, being the cunning theif she is, relies mostly on her own strength, brains, and abilites. She has the ability to control which direction the wind moves, and and astounding ability to control others, not for long of course. Mitsuko can sometimes be considered a bit of a con-artist.
Weapons: She has a small purse filled with little sharp daggers and a rope, just in case. She also carries around a wand like stick for what seems like no reason.
Magic Affiliation: Element:Wind.
Personality: Mitsuko loves to flirt and tease and play with peoples minds, it doesn't mean she isn't loving and caring as well. There also appears to be another side of Mitsuko people rarely see.
History: Not much history about Mitsuko, her mother killed herself after stabbing Mistuko's father in the eyes. Her 13 year old sister, Lynx, dieng from the inside out for an unkown cause. Mitsuko herself, slowly going insane.
Appearance: Mistuko has short silver hair and a flawless tanned skin tone that gives off a radiant shine. Her eyes are the quite odd, crystal blue eyes bordered by pure darkness. She wears semi-tight clothes to show off her body enough, but not too much.[LoL] About 5'6 ft, it seems as if she has no imperfections.
Name: Mitsuko Shimizu
Age: 17
Race/Class: A very sneaky and agile bandit, Mitsuko is a combination of many races. She can't recall them all, and so no one should bother questioning her about that.
Weight: 140 Pounds.
Skills: Mitsuko, being the cunning theif she is, relies mostly on her own strength, brains, and abilites. She has the ability to control which direction the wind moves, and and astounding ability to control others, not for long of course. Mitsuko can sometimes be considered a bit of a con-artist.
Weapons: She has a small purse filled with little sharp daggers and a rope, just in case. She also carries around a wand like stick for what seems like no reason.
Magic Affiliation: Element:Wind.
Personality: Mitsuko loves to flirt and tease and play with peoples minds, it doesn't mean she isn't loving and caring as well. There also appears to be another side of Mitsuko people rarely see.
History: Not much history about Mitsuko, her mother killed herself after stabbing Mistuko's father in the eyes. Her 13 year old sister, Lynx, dieng from the inside out for an unkown cause. Mitsuko herself, slowly going insane.
Appearance: Mistuko has short silver hair and a flawless tanned skin tone that gives off a radiant shine. Her eyes are the quite odd, crystal blue eyes bordered by pure darkness. She wears semi-tight clothes to show off her body enough, but not too much.[LoL] About 5'6 ft, it seems as if she has no imperfections.
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Name: Mardukas Gaugamesh
Age: 36
Race/Class: Human merchant
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 161 lbs.
Skills: Salesmanship
Weapons: None
Magic Affiliation: None
Personality: Seemingly unaware of the awful situation around him, Mardukas sells his goods with a cheerful, good-natured smile. He can be a bit deceptive and manipulative at times.
History: Left his home country and ventured out into new lands to sell his wares. Planning to travel on through the desert to the lands beyond.
Appearance: Mardukas isn't very muscular or imposing, standing under six feet and looking better nourished than the locals.
Name: Akitaka Himikawa
Age: 30?
Race/Class: Pariah
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 150 lbs
Skills: Sword combat, unarmed combat, archery, horseback riding/combat
Weapons: A no dachi katana
Magic Affiliation: Fire (Latent)
Personality: Stiff and uncommunicative, Akitaka is Mardukas' bodyguard.
History: Exiled after the collapse of the government, the former Imperial guardsman lost his glorious position by the Shogun's side and was forced to wander the deserts alone. When Mardukas found him, Akitaka was on the verge of suicide.
Appearance: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/AoR/akitaka.jpg
Spirit Soldier
Name: Sauyaki Kazikan
Age:21
Race/Class: Human/leper
Height: 5'7
Weight:115
Skills: Basic sword
Weapons: Sword
Magic Affiliation: Basic healing
Personality: Nice and caring for others that he knows.
History: His family has always been in the leper community and he plans to keep it that way.
Appearance: Brown hair, Brown eyes.
Age:21
Race/Class: Human/leper
Height: 5'7
Weight:115
Skills: Basic sword
Weapons: Sword
Magic Affiliation: Basic healing
Personality: Nice and caring for others that he knows.
History: His family has always been in the leper community and he plans to keep it that way.
Appearance: Brown hair, Brown eyes.
MadGnu
Name: Fujiwara Takumi
Age: 25
Race/Class: Human Missionary
Height: 6'1
Weight: 152
Skills: Healing, conjuring, hand-to-hand combat (Monk style grappling & body throws)
Weapons: Staff (needed for some spells and healing skills, also quite handy for beating people over the head)
Magic Affiliation: Fire (potent)
Personality: Is caring toward the less fortunate, tends make a stand...even in unwise situations
History: Gifted in the abillity to conjure flame, Fujiwara was taken from his childhood home at the age of 3 by his nation's temple. He has a knack for surviving tough situations, and was therefore sent to Kashmir to convert the indeginous population after he completed his holy training at the age of 20.
Appearance: Fujiwara stands with a friendly posture, and constantly has a smile on his face. He is bald, and has a normal body build.
Age: 25
Race/Class: Human Missionary
Height: 6'1
Weight: 152
Skills: Healing, conjuring, hand-to-hand combat (Monk style grappling & body throws)
Weapons: Staff (needed for some spells and healing skills, also quite handy for beating people over the head)
Magic Affiliation: Fire (potent)
Personality: Is caring toward the less fortunate, tends make a stand...even in unwise situations
History: Gifted in the abillity to conjure flame, Fujiwara was taken from his childhood home at the age of 3 by his nation's temple. He has a knack for surviving tough situations, and was therefore sent to Kashmir to convert the indeginous population after he completed his holy training at the age of 20.
Appearance: Fujiwara stands with a friendly posture, and constantly has a smile on his face. He is bald, and has a normal body build.
KagomeTheArcher0
Name: Airi
Age: 17
Race/Class: Elf/Bandit
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120
Skills: Trained in Katana, kasuri-gama, kunai, gunsen, bows and arrows, and Asian martial arts.
Weapons: Katana, kasuri-gama, kunai, gunsen, and bows and arrows
Magic Affiliation: healing arts, and all three forms of water
Personality: Serious most of the time.
History: A part of the elves. Trained to be an Elven warrior since she was very young. Her parent were warriors too.
Appearance:
Only no wings...
Age: 17
Race/Class: Elf/Bandit
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120
Skills: Trained in Katana, kasuri-gama, kunai, gunsen, bows and arrows, and Asian martial arts.
Weapons: Katana, kasuri-gama, kunai, gunsen, and bows and arrows
Magic Affiliation: healing arts, and all three forms of water
Personality: Serious most of the time.
History: A part of the elves. Trained to be an Elven warrior since she was very young. Her parent were warriors too.
Appearance:
Only no wings...
[Lolicon Sniper+]
Name- Fenrir Arcanum
Age- 20
Class- Human Pariah
Height- 5'9"
Skills- Swordfighting, Hand-to-hand combat, Treasure hunting, Lockpicking, Attack spells.
Weapons/Equipment- Jet black Zweihander, Iron gauntlets/sollerets, lockpicking kit, gunpowder.
Magic Affiliation- Shade (Cross between light/dark.)
Personality- Normally friendly, not really one that gets angry easily.
Usually tries to help those in need.
History- Since he's never given out his country of origin,
not much is known of him aside from his side occupation as treasure hunter.
Originally found the odd black sword in an old ruin, so he has at least some skill in the job. Also known for never losing a swordfight as of yet. (100 wins, 1 draw.)
Appearance-
Age- 20
Class- Human Pariah
Height- 5'9"
Skills- Swordfighting, Hand-to-hand combat, Treasure hunting, Lockpicking, Attack spells.
Weapons/Equipment- Jet black Zweihander, Iron gauntlets/sollerets, lockpicking kit, gunpowder.
Magic Affiliation- Shade (Cross between light/dark.)
Personality- Normally friendly, not really one that gets angry easily.
Usually tries to help those in need.
History- Since he's never given out his country of origin,
not much is known of him aside from his side occupation as treasure hunter.
Originally found the odd black sword in an old ruin, so he has at least some skill in the job. Also known for never losing a swordfight as of yet. (100 wins, 1 draw.)
Appearance-
bust(a)nut
Name: Hatikuri Motoko
Age: 16
Race/Class: (leper)
Height:6'3"
Weight: 135lbs
Skills: sniping (with crossbow) is my strong suit, but im fairly good with a sword.
Weapons: Chow-kun-nu (crossbow with a clip), Wasakashi
Magic Affiliation: none
Personality: not confrontational, but will kick a** if need be.
History: Japanese born, shuned by socioty, helping felow lepers in need, thats about it
Appearance: tall, boney, sometimes strangly fatigued, mal nurished, downright ugly,....... but cleans up nicely.
Age: 16
Race/Class: (leper)
Height:6'3"
Weight: 135lbs
Skills: sniping (with crossbow) is my strong suit, but im fairly good with a sword.
Weapons: Chow-kun-nu (crossbow with a clip), Wasakashi
Magic Affiliation: none
Personality: not confrontational, but will kick a** if need be.
History: Japanese born, shuned by socioty, helping felow lepers in need, thats about it
Appearance: tall, boney, sometimes strangly fatigued, mal nurished, downright ugly,....... but cleans up nicely.
Wendy_Chan
Name: Miette the Ratcatcher
Age: 16
Race/Class: shapeshifter thief
Height: 5"4
Weight: 98 lbs
Skills: The gift of shapeshifting into a black cat with a white star on its neck
Weapons: Butterfly shaped throwing stars
Magic Affiliation: animal
Personality: Miette is like a cat in every way-- cunning and devious, able to slip out of any situation through her mouth, and acting cute when she's cornered. Akin to the feline, she snubs some harshly and treats others warmly, usually trusting her instinct for those she likes and dislikes.
History: Abandoned at age four for her odd, "devilish" pointed ears and ability to shapeshift, Miette quickly learned to fend for herself and has lived by picking pockets and slipping into tight crannies- after all, a cat is an independent creature.
Appearance: Choppy, roughly hacked black hair that reaches shoulderlength, cat eyes- green, with slitted pupils. Her ears are pointed and stick out, with some pieces missing from the right due to fights. She has multiple ear piercings and dons a tank top and baggy trousers with a belt full of throwing stars.
Age: 16
Race/Class: shapeshifter thief
Height: 5"4
Weight: 98 lbs
Skills: The gift of shapeshifting into a black cat with a white star on its neck
Weapons: Butterfly shaped throwing stars
Magic Affiliation: animal
Personality: Miette is like a cat in every way-- cunning and devious, able to slip out of any situation through her mouth, and acting cute when she's cornered. Akin to the feline, she snubs some harshly and treats others warmly, usually trusting her instinct for those she likes and dislikes.
History: Abandoned at age four for her odd, "devilish" pointed ears and ability to shapeshift, Miette quickly learned to fend for herself and has lived by picking pockets and slipping into tight crannies- after all, a cat is an independent creature.
Appearance: Choppy, roughly hacked black hair that reaches shoulderlength, cat eyes- green, with slitted pupils. Her ears are pointed and stick out, with some pieces missing from the right due to fights. She has multiple ear piercings and dons a tank top and baggy trousers with a belt full of throwing stars.
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The small desert town is the home for most of the starting characters (some can be met along the way at missons, leper colonies, etc., talk to me if you want to negotiate that sort of situation). All will be residents in a hotel, but after a few days the town will be overrun by a band of renegades, forcing the group out into the wilderness. They all have to work together as they try and reach Salamis, the famed safe haven of Kashmir.
Anyone who's interested in this new roleplay (which will be directed by me to keep it from getting out of control) please send me a PM with "Kashmir" in the title field. The character profile sheet and class list are in the first post and have not changed.
This should be fun. whee
Anyone who's interested in this new roleplay (which will be directed by me to keep it from getting out of control) please send me a PM with "Kashmir" in the title field. The character profile sheet and class list are in the first post and have not changed.
This should be fun. whee
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MadGnu
Um, so all that you have changed is that everyone starts in one city?
Give us something to build off of...since this is basically all we did last time
Give us something to build off of...since this is basically all we did last time
MadGnu
Yeah...grouping people together sounds good
Maybe put them into friendly/nuetral/opposing factions?
Maybe put them into friendly/nuetral/opposing factions?
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What do you suggest? Like raiders and villagers or something? Or rival gangs? Government forces versus vigilantes?
Wendy_Chan
>_> *puts in her two cents*
We could do rival gangs in a city or something. With government people stepping in.
We could do rival gangs in a city or something. With government people stepping in.
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Whatever you guys want.
