(http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/Themes/default/images/topic/veryhot_post.gif)A NEW EVENT IS HERE!(http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/Themes/default/images/topic/veryhot_post.gif)
*Updated as of June 23rd, 2014
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*This event is for Essyrn characters only.
The uprising of slaves in Essyrn, to be exact! And more details will be coming soon! I just figured I'd get the ball rolling on starting up a thread for plots, so expect to see some info about this new event soon!
Brief synopsis: A former merchant prince (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16559.msg184301#msg184301) finds himself caught up in a twisted murder plot of his father and then thrown into the arena as a gladiator; as a slave trained to fight and kill- but more importantly, to be killed. Though things are not as they seem, and while this man rises as a champion among the slaves and gains fame, a new Shah (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16557.msg184285#msg184285) is crowned at the unexpected death of her father. Rumors begin to spread about her legitimacy on the throne while opulence and excess runs rampart during her reign.
The beginnings of an underground movement whisper among the slaves who desire to be free. It starts a unifying trend that begins a catalyst for an uprising in the slave culture. Will the voices of these repressed people be heard? Will they march unto victory, or will their cries be ignored as the new Shah sits pretty on her throne, more concerned about vanity than she does about the lives of her people and that of the slaves?
And to make matters a little more complicated, twisted politics are always at play...
From the shadows, those who have been denied the throne (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16626.msg186018#msg186018) bide their time for the perfect moment to strike...
If interested in this event, please read up on the lore and culture of Essyrn (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/essyrn.php).
More information and character links coming soon!
Current Threads:
(*In chronological order)
House of Reeds [M] (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16650.msg186581#msg186581)
Love Is An Open Door (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16651.msg186600#msg186600)
Deep and Meaningful (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16610.msg185634#msg185634)
Blood and Rain (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16569.msg184525#msg184525) *THREAD COMPLETE!*
The Fate Changer (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16654.msg186689#msg186689)
After The Storm (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16690.0)
Crocodile on the Sand Bank (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16580.msg184695#msg184695)
Shameless [M] (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16575.msg184623#msg184623)
The Threadneedle Cafe (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16589.msg185031#msg185031) *Semi-(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/084/1/2/open_by_visualspice-d7bndoo.gif) thread!
The Killing Touch (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16587.0)
Wind of the Night (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16581.msg184718#msg184718) *THREAD COMPLETE!*
Bread and Circuses (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16750.0)
Holding Your Horses (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16677.0)
Tears of the Niafi (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16756.msg189805#msg189805)
Practice Makes Perfect (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16924.msg194847#msg194847)
What A Load of Croc! (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16849.msg192382#msg192382)
See You Later, Alligator! (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=17043.msg197976#msg197976)
After A While, Crocodile (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=17043.msg197976#msg197976)
Crocodile Feels (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=17046.msg198035#msg198035)
MINI-EVENTS
Crocodile Hunt! (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16657.0)
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Current Characters:
Agrian (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16559.msg184301#msg184301) -fallen merchant prince/ slave/ 'hero'
Persea (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16557.msg184285#msg184285) - Shah of Essyrn
(http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/Themes/default/images/english/new.gif)Taj Samara (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16655.msg186696#msg186696)- High Priest of Essyrn
Aïda (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16626.msg186018#msg186018)- Priestess and Half Sister of Persea
Mal'hin (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16622.msg185973#msg185973)- Captain of the Guard
Malika (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16564.0) - personal slave of the Shah
Yannis (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16565) - slave and accountant at the Colosseum
Ne'friss (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=14581.msg132750#msg132750)- Merchant Princess
Harmanaija (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16562.msg184343#msg184343)- Adultress/ Outcast
Evelyn Gray (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16556.msg184279#msg184279)- Merchant Princess
Yasmin (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16466.msg180919#msg180919) - slave/ arena fighter
Cassius (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16572.msg184565#msg184565) - slave trader/ arena fighter
Nasrin (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16528.msg182974#msg182974) - bandit leader
Sahar (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=14597.msg133049;topicseen#msg133049) - priestess
Jherna (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=13183.msg112002#msg112002) - merchant princess
Ihlsepar (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16567.msg184403#msg184403) - merchant prince
Red Sun (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16568.msg184461#msg184461)- slave/ arena fighter
Euzec (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=9707.msg68870#msg68870)- slave
Emyr (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16576.msg184652#msg184652) - merchant prince and slave informer
Rune Di'Veera (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16602.msg185430#msg185430) - Ambassador from Serendipity
Scatha (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16592.0) - slave/ gladiator
Misae (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16605.msg185491#msg185491) - astromancer
Eta (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16606.msg185501#msg185501)- Kadir trainer
Simone (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16607.new#new)- slave
Na'il (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16613.msg185758#msg185758)- cousin to the Shah
(http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/Themes/default/images/english/new.gif)Zubin (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16638.msg186285#msg186285)- half brother to Persea, presumed dead
(http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/Themes/default/images/english/new.gif)Evander (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16641.new#new)- gryphon/ slave
*Click on the character's name for a link to their profile!
Red= Against Slaves Freedom, Blue= For Slaves Freedom, Green= No Sides Established
Just had to leap in on this because it sounds really cool! ^^
Do you think it'd be possible to have some kind of schism within the slave uprising itself? On the one hand this charismatic merchant gladiator and on the other some kind of (potentially) more harassed rational type who wants to lead by committee.
Maybe there were plans for an uprising for a long time worked out by this guy but they never got anywhere as he was utterly uninspiring. Then this kind of Spartacus figure could come along and get everybody mobilised - leaving the committee man going 'this was my idea' on the sidelines. That could lead to a division between the motivated masses and the (self-styled) 'intellectuals' maybe?
Or maybe not - sorry for hijacking your thread, I got really keen!
@stormphrax- omg, I love that idea *_*
Sounds good to me! I'm working on two more sets of characters to throw into this idea then I'll be posting my characters involved + links so expect more stuff to come :D
I have, coincidently, just begun tossing around the idea of creating a slaver/slave driver type character. He'd pretty much be a sort of "I hate everyone" type person that loves to make frequent use of his cat o' nine tails. Would you be interested by any chance?
@wicked- sounds like that character would fit in perfectly here 8D
Then I shall begin working on him posthaste and stick him here when I'm done.
... I have an idea that you can bash down immediately, if you with. I definitely want to be involved in this event (I have always loved Essyrn and find colosseums to be of interest), though I would have to make a new character no matter what.
Anyway, I wish to play an 'outside' role in this. Instead of being one of the slaves, what if my character was the daughter of the Shah herself? But unlike her tyrannic mother, she wants to help the slaves. She would provide a larger range of influence for the slaves (if they needed information to get outside of the colosseum—the slaves do live there, correct?) and might be able to influence the matches a little as well, secretly using her mom's name. The Shah, of course, would not know she was doing this. The girl wouldn't tell the slaves who she was, either, in fear of some of the more dramatic ones turning around and murdering her. In fact, it's possible that many of them wouldn't even know that there was someone like her working for them. My assumption is that the leader she trusted the most would know her role in the whole thing, as well as possibly her heritage. In fact, he/she would probably have been the one to tell her not to tell the others.
She doesn't tell her mom for two reasons: first off, her mom wouldn't let her out or do anything if she knew what the girl was up to, therefor rendering her helpless for the rebellion; secondly, while she might not appreciate her mother, she still does love her as a mother. So there would also be some interesting conflict there, especially if we had someone to play the Shah.
Now for how she reaches to the slaves. This is all assuming they live in the colosseum, which I'm still not positive about (I didn't see anything about it on the information page). Of course, if they don't, I can adapt it to fit. She tricks the guards (or whoever she would need to) into believing she's allowed to see the slaves. She explains to them that her mother, despite her attitude, actually does care about the slaves, just doesn't want the common people knowing about it in fear of them striking her down from power. So the girl says that it is her job to check the slaves (and, of course, that her mother doesn't trust anyone outside of her bloodline to do such a thing) and make sure they are being treated as slaves should be treated. To do so, she explains, she must also go in pretending she is a slave and none of the slaves should know it's a lie. That was they will answer her questions as normal and she will know the true situation of their lives. She also makes sure that it's clear that the guards mustn't tell anyone about this, just in case someone overhears. That includes her mother, seeing as she is always surrounded by guards and the like, all of whom are unaware of her true concern. In other words, she just comes up with a lie to make the guards let her in and understand why she has to come regularly.
As I said before, feel free to shoot this idea down completely! It just came to my head so I figured I'd propose it.
Oh, I like that idea, zozee, but it wouldn't work on the Shah XD
The shah is only 19 ._.
and unwed and she is not allowed to have children outside of marriage, however, if she was related to the shah (like a cousin) she could flaunt the title of just being part of her entourage, so to speak.
OR, if you want to do / keep the rebellious daughter thing, she could be a nobleman's daughter in some relation to the Shah or even the high priest or priestess of the temple (as there is currently no high priest at this time). So if you wanted that position for your character, it's possible (though I couldn't see the ACTUAL high priest being supportive of slaves but a daughter, yes XD )
Hope that makes sense 8D
Ohhh yup, I found the profile for the Shah, too ('cause you were editing it). xD That makes perfect sense. I think cousin works best—and maybe she and the Shah are/used to be pretty close?
Also, was the Shah (the one that is now in power) in the loop about the assassination plan? Or was her gaining power a complete surprise?
I am writing down my idea here, hopefully so I don't forget: I shall be playing one of the Shah's personal slaves. Details to follow!
Can there be an "available ranks in Essyrn" page? It might be really helpful to create a strong government structure page so we know who's who.
Quote from: zozee9 on March 20, 2014, 10:18:59 AM
Ohhh yup, I found the profile for the Shah, too ('cause you were editing it). xD That makes perfect sense. I think cousin works best—and maybe she and the Shah are/used to be pretty close?
Also, was the Shah (the one that is now in power) in the loop about the assassination plan? Or was her gaining power a complete surprise?
It is possible for them to be close but as of recently, Persea (the current Shah) keeps herself very much at arms length from people at a personal level, as it keeps her more easily to keep up her appearances. So at this moment in time, she might not be as close to her as she might have been.
As far as assassination, there is no known truth behind her father and mother's death, so she, as of now, has no real thoughts on the matter one way or another, though the idea they
could have been murdered would frighten her internally, she would not show it outwardly.
(Hopefully I didn't confuse when I mentioned murder in the title, as the murder was towards the fallen merchant prince and not the Shah, and if you were referring tot hat particular murder, she was not involved, no).
ANd @ ivories- WOO
and @ alegretto- I'll have to take that up with Rhi XD
but if you read the Essyrn page the REAL rulers are the merchants. The Shah is really just a face.
My characters involved so far:
Persea Ah'nikh (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16557.msg184285#msg184285)- Shah of Essyrn
Ne'friss (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=14581.new#new)- Merchant Princess
Evelyn Gray (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16556.msg184279#msg184279) - Merchant Princess (of Connlaothian stock)
Harmanaija (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16562.msg184343#msg184343)- Adultress and Outcast (works as a cook at the arena to the slaves)
The Shah and Ne'friss (merchant princess) would not care a thing about slaves and would not support an uprising. Evelyn Gray and Harmanaija are potential supporters to this event. There also may be more characters to come :T
So exciting! I'll try and throw a character together for this - he'd be the 'harassed, rational leader-by-committee'. Maybe he can work as a personal slave in the Colosseum (doing the accounts or something) so he'd have a reason to know the gladiator.
On that note if anyone is interested in playing a similar character - say one who has worked long but ineffectually for a slave uprising to be in cahoots with mine that'd be great! Then we can get some proper division going between the romantic warrior types and the (self-styled) 'intellectual' leaders who are working for the same thing but deeply resent them.
Quote from: Stormphrax on March 20, 2014, 10:29:15 AM
So exciting! I'll try and throw a character together for this - he'd be the 'harassed, rational leader-by-committee'. Maybe he can work as a personal slave in the Colosseum (doing the accounts or something) so he'd have a reason to know the gladiator.
On that note if anyone is interested in playing a similar character - say one who has worked long but ineffectually for a slave uprising to be in cahoots with mine that'd be great! Then we can get some proper division going between the romantic warrior types and the (self-styled) 'intellectual' leaders who are working for the same thing but deeply resent them.
I'm working on a female slave/ fighter who could work for this XD
I could see her wanting to support this but wanting to support the one who first started it, not the face of the man who just rose up and was able to guide the people through charisma. But we'll see - I have her typed up but am debating making her or not D8
(My hesitation is that I have a lot of strong females already XD )
Okay, thanks Spicy! That answers up all the questions I have for now. <3
... stormphrax, we'll see if I can get you someone, too. :)
And I revised the main premise (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16561.msg184326#msg184326). Hopefully it's more clear!
AND HAS CHARACTER LINKS *_*
Agrian the ex-Mechant Prince is done! D: But you know that already!
Quote from: Lion on March 20, 2014, 11:18:47 AM
Agrian the ex-Mechant Prince is done! D: But you know that already!
Yeah, I put Agrian's profile on the first main post 8D
FOR ALL TO SEE
My character, Yasmin (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16466.msg180919#msg180919), would totally be involved! 8D She's a successful slave-gladiator who is was trying to buy her freedom, but at the first hint of an uprising she'd be like, FUCK THIS I'M IN GUYS LET'S DO THIS THING.
Then I have Nasrin (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16528.msg182974#msg182974), a bandit leader who would totally be in on this if it meant she and her girls could make some money. xD She'd be on the side of the slaves, hoping to recruit some tough new members, and also hoping to capitalize on the misfortune of the nobility. >_>
And I have Jherna (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=13183.msg112002#msg112002), who is a merchant princess who wouldn't be too happy about this uprising business. D8 She likes her status quo. It's good for business.
Rhi, I know you posted about Nasrin, but what about her sister, Sahar? I just thought of an idea that, if I made the son of a merchant; he might find himself somehow entangled into some misadventures with the pair of them? I was thinking he'd start off meeting Sahar and I have a pretty funny idea in my head how it'd happen XD
Quote from: visualspice on March 20, 2014, 12:16:49 PM
Rhi, I know you posted about Nasrin, but what about her sister, Sahar? I just thought of an idea that, if I made the son of a merchant; he might find himself somehow entangled into some misadventures with the pair of them? I was thinking he'd start off meeting Sahar and I have a pretty funny idea in my head how it'd happen XD
OMFG YES PLZ
I was trying to think of ways to get Sahar involved! SO SHARE WITH ME YOUR IDEAAA! 8D
Here's Malika (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16564.msg184372#msg184372) for you, Spice! Also, get back to me on the skill situation!
D:< YES MORE SLAVES! JOIN THE REVOLT!
Quote from: Rhi-Rhi on March 20, 2014, 12:20:20 PM
Quote from: visualspice on March 20, 2014, 12:16:49 PM
Rhi, I know you posted about Nasrin, but what about her sister, Sahar? I just thought of an idea that, if I made the son of a merchant; he might find himself somehow entangled into some misadventures with the pair of them? I was thinking he'd start off meeting Sahar and I have a pretty funny idea in my head how it'd happen XD
OMFG YES PLZ
I was trying to think of ways to get Sahar involved! SO SHARE WITH ME YOUR IDEAAA! 8D
I was thinking she would meet this merchant prince in a very awkward manner- more or less he's running away from an angry mob of women he's wronged or something or other and finds himself crashing into her doing a ceremony or something more embarrassing- like a bath or whatever loool
Just the image of him crashing through the wall and seeing a sexy priestess and then going 'Hey there," amuses me greatly :|
I'll think more on the details later XD Guess I'll be typing up another profile!
But I could see him getting into trouble with her sister as well 8D
Quote from: Ivory on March 20, 2014, 12:20:46 PM
Here's Malika (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16564.msg184372#msg184372) for you, Spice! Also, get back to me on the skill situation!
<3
Quote from: Lion on March 20, 2014, 12:21:00 PM
D:< YES MORE SLAVES! JOIN THE REVOLT!
Pffft, I treat my slaves well 8D
Stay, we have chocolates, cookies and cake <3
Quote from: visualspice on March 20, 2014, 12:24:57 PM
I was thinking she would meet this merchant prince in a very awkward manner- more or less he's running away from an angry mob of women he's wronged or something or other and finds himself crashing into her doing a ceremony or something more embarrassing- like a bath or whatever loool
Just the image of him crashing through the wall and seeing a sexy priestess and then going 'Hey there," amuses me greatly :|
I'll think more on the details later XD Guess I'll be typing up another profile!
But I could see him getting into trouble with her sister as well 8D
YESSS I LOVE IT! XDDD
I say go for maximum embarrassment. 8D Though I think he may be the more embarrassed one among them, Sahar's not really bothered by nudity. xD BUT! She would be startled as HELL to have someone bursting in like that! xD And...might make things more awkward by just staring at him without covering up all, "Wtf...? |:"
Ahaha, so yeah, she could go bath at a public bath and then...disaster. 8D
Also Nasrin is very protective of her baby sister so he'll have to watch out. >8D Nyahahahaha!
Presenting: Yannis Callaghan! (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16565)
And thanks Zoz and Spice - I'd say go for your character! ^^
(Though I suppose I would say that.)
Seriously though, it'd be really fun to play off someone who had been Yannis' friend for ages. A nature of most threads is that you end up playing a lot of first meetings.
Quote from: Stormphrax on March 20, 2014, 12:45:53 PM
Presenting: Yannis Callaghan! (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16565)
And thanks Zoz and Spice - I'd say go for your character! ^^
(Though I suppose I would say that.)
It'd be really fun to play someone who had been Yannis' friend for ages. A nature of most threads is that you end up playing a lot of first meetings.
Hey, Yannis is an accountant at the Colosseum, yes? :3 He could easily know my Yasmin! She needs a friend. >_> And she'd be comfortable being friends with someone she knew she wouldn't have to face in the arena.
What say you? 8D
@ Rhi- ok! Working on it >D
(though he wouldn't be embarrassed either, more gleeful looool)
@ stormphrax- jahfsfalfads
ok I'll probably post up her profile later then XD it's almost all written. I'll look at your profile to see if I can't adapt to it or something :T
So much awesome! :D
Quote from: visualspice on March 20, 2014, 12:47:58 PM
@ Rhi- ok! Working on it >D
(though he wouldn't be embarrassed either, more gleeful looool)
LMFAO. This gon' be hilaaaarious. xDDD
To expand on that earlier post: :P
Quote from: Rhi-Rhi on March 20, 2014, 12:47:38 PM
Hey, Yannis is an accountant at the Colosseum, yes? :3 He could easily know my Yasmin! She needs a friend. >_> And she'd be comfortable being friends with someone she knew she wouldn't have to face in the arena.
What say you? 8D
That sounds great! I think they'd get along quite well - she's the kind of person he'd really respect. ^^
Quote from: visualspice on March 20, 2014, 12:47:58 PM
@ stormphrax- jahfsfalfads
ok I'll probably post up her profile later then XD it's almost all written. I'll look at your profile to see if I can't adapt to it or something :T
Thank you Spice! Looking forward to it.
Quote from: Rhi-Rhi on March 20, 2014, 12:51:22 PM
Quote from: visualspice on March 20, 2014, 12:47:58 PM
@ Rhi- ok! Working on it >D
(though he wouldn't be embarrassed either, more gleeful looool)
LMFAO. This gon' be hilaaaarious. xDDD
Well I whipped up a quick profile for Ihlsep (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16567.msg184403#msg184403) 8D
I'm in on this with Emyr. I'm in transit so idea coming soon! XD I'm not getting left behind on this one this time XD I waited too long on the Civil War!
I'd like to get in on this for sure. I have a character in Essyrn, Rahib, but I don't know if I can contort him to fit into the storyline. If I can't, I'll definitely make someone new so I can get involved!
@ Globlins. D:< YEAH YOU DID! You better get on the bandwagon!
Also, I suppose open plot possibilities for Agrian would be involving him either in the Arena or discussing things with other Slaves/Gladiators! Likely Yannis and other slaves 8D
Indeed. And just because Malika is loyal to her Mistress, we can find ways to have her interact with other slaves/people on her own, too~
Alright so I'm going to work up on making Emyr who is going to be some form of information gather dude who lives dangerously playing both sides. Still working on details but looks like he's going to be a merchant prince who also works black market/underground dealings. Stuff like that.
Go big or go home!
Reserving this spot! Modified to mess up Goblin's quote!
Quote from: Cambie on March 20, 2014, 02:37:00 PM
Reserving this spot!
You sure you want that spot and not this one over here? :P
Quote from: Lion on March 20, 2014, 01:52:31 PM
@ Globlins. D:< YEAH YOU DID! You better get on the bandwagon!
Also, I suppose open plot possibilities for Agrian would be involving him either in the Arena or discussing things with other Slaves/Gladiators! Likely Yannis and other slaves 8D
He and Yasmin should meet! 8D Or know each other! She's a slave-gladiator herself, so she's probably seen him around. Or maybe even faced him in the ring. D8
Plus seems like his bitterness would be a fun contrast to her chipper-ness! xD
So, where would my slave driver dude (who I've decided to name Cassius) fit into all of this?
Quote from: Wicked Basket on March 20, 2014, 02:51:36 PM
So, where would my slave driver dude (who I've decided to name Cassius) fit into all of this?
Cassius! Great choice of name! He's probably my favourite Shakespeare character based solely on what Ceasar said about him.
"He thinks too much: such men are dangerous."
And Yannis takes some inspiration from him too! ^^
*fan rant over*
Quote from: Wicked Basket on March 20, 2014, 02:51:36 PM
So, where would my slave driver dude (who I've decided to name Cassius) fit into all of this?
I'm guessing he spends a fair amount of time at the Coliseum...which would connect him to a lot of characters there!
On the other end of things, you'd have to work out details, but you could probably have histories with some of the characters -- either having enslaved/sold/owned certain characters or having obtained/sold slaves for the noble folks...
Quote from: Lion on March 20, 2014, 01:52:31 PM
Also, I suppose open plot possibilities for Agrian would be involving him either in the Arena or discussing things with other Slaves/Gladiators! Likely Yannis and other slaves 8D
@Lion: It might be fun for Agrian to mobilise all the support for the rebellion that Yannis has been failing to get for years. Then we can have some kind of infighting as the 'old guard' among the slaves get jealous. Is he the 'leader of men' sort?
Quote from: Stormphrax on March 20, 2014, 03:07:59 PM
@Lion: It might be fun for Agrian to mobilise all the support for the rebellion that Yannis has been failing to get for years. Then we can have some kind of infighting as the 'old guard' among the slaves get jealous. Is he the 'leader of men' sort?
Not necessarily, I get the feeling Agrian is a quieter sort who's actions and personality seem to just draw followers to him, and likely the title of being a "hero" of the Arena probably wouldn't hold over very well with him at first, but then he realizes what he could do with that kind of following. Likely, he would then start to want to make contacts, useful ones that could create a sort of 'information ring' for him, to keep communications strong between the slaves. He'd likely try to work with Yannis and gain his trust and counsel, first, if he can, knowing his enemies, would try and play into the schism between slaves.
Rhi, at some point our gladiator girls should do battle since I just added Red Sun (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16568.msg184461#msg184461) to my list 8D
Also, do you want me to start a thread for Ihlsepar and your two girls? 8D
Stormphrax! Lion and I were doing some plotting and his character is going to dawn a second persona to get close to the Shah in order to get some intel, but we were thinking he inadvertently might get closer to her than he planned and in some random event in the future, I'm thinking the Shah gets kidnapped and Agrian has to save her, and during that time, the uprising is leaderless and the vacuum could suddenly be filled with Yannis, causing epic tensions when it occurs. What do you think? It's still a work in progress XD
and my brains are melty.
._.
I'm down. Seems like an interesting first plot to be involved in.
Quote from: Aneth on March 21, 2014, 07:36:52 AM
I'm down. Seems like an interesting first plot to be involved in.
That's cool! And welcome to SOTE, Aneth!
Just as a reminder, this is an event for
Essryni characters only, so once you have a character and idea ready, don't hesitate to post it to begin a plot!
So it looks like I will be making a character for this. He's going to be the Serenian ambassador to Essyrn. Hopefully I'll have him made up by the end of today or tomorrow.
Quote from: Wicked Basket on March 20, 2014, 02:51:36 PM
So, where would my slave driver dude (who I've decided to name Cassius) fit into all of this?
What sort of role and character pairing would you like him to have?
Quote from: Lion on March 20, 2014, 03:26:46 PM
Not necessarily, I get the feeling Agrian is a quieter sort who's actions and personality seem to just draw followers to him, and likely the title of being a "hero" of the Arena probably wouldn't hold over very well with him at first, but then he realizes what he could do with that kind of following. Likely, he would then start to want to make contacts, useful ones that could create a sort of 'information ring' for him, to keep communications strong between the slaves. He'd likely try to work with Yannis and gain his trust and counsel, first, if he can, knowing his enemies, would try and play into the schism between slaves.
Aha, okay. Sounds like once Yannis gets over his initial disgruntlement they might work quite well together. Looking forward to playing out their first meeting once Agrian has been established as a "hero". ^^
Quote from: visualspice on March 20, 2014, 07:51:45 PM
Stormphrax! Lion and I were doing some plotting and his character is going to dawn a second persona to get close to the Shah in order to get some intel, but we were thinking he inadvertently might get closer to her than he planned and in some random event in the future, I'm thinking the Shah gets kidnapped and Agrian has to save her, and during that time, the uprising is leaderless and the vacuum could suddenly be filled with Yannis, causing epic tensions when it occurs. What do you think? It's still a work in progress XD
and my brains are melty.
._.
Sounds good to me Spice! I think that Agrian's disappearance would create the kind of power vacuum that Yannis wouldn't really be able to fill. Especially as I imagine that a lot of the other slaves will have string personalities and ideas of doing things
their way - especially those used to fighting. I'm happy to flesh that plot point out as we get closer to it and the relationships between the slaves have developed organically a bit.
@Everyone: So hooked on this plot that I'd like to get another character involved (Yannis can't be everywhere at once!). Anybody have any requests for a character
role that would compliment theirs well?
Well, Cassius used to be a volunteer fighter at the Colleseum, and he also goes there quite frequently, so he'll be familiar with some of the people that have been there awhile like Yannis and Red Sun. He would probably also have connections with the Shah and is a well-known slave trader in Essyrn.
Quote from: Wicked Basket on March 21, 2014, 10:24:37 AM
Well, Cassius used to be a volunteer fighter at the Colleseum, and he also goes there quite frequently, so he'll be familiar with some of the people that have been there awhile like Yannis and Red Sun. He would probably also have connections with the Shah and is a well-known slave trader in Essyrn.
He could probably fit with any of my new Essyrn characters, really XD
The Shah is pretty open for schmoozing and flaunting her new position (as I'm going to assume this will be happening near the beginning of her rein so I can play around with her being new to all this)
Red Sun has no current master, but it's possible to get an audience with her, I'm sure; but I also have merchant princesses who might be interested in purchasing slaves or discussing slave trading and what not. I'll think more on it and if I get something more detailed thought up I'll post it, or you can simply post your own thoughts here if you have anything more in depth you want to share :D
I'm sorta busy today so my brain is like being pulled in five directions XD but I should be around for the majority of the day to figure out plots.
Well I am nearly done with Emyr who I know loves to stir the waters. I can see him wanting to cause trouble and egg Yannis on with the information he collects. I don't know if he's helpful to you until I'm done and you can really see him. I won't be upset if you find him not what you're looking for. I just think he's the kind of guy who likes to tease the radicals
Lion started the first thread here (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16569.msg184525#msg184525). Please note, it's not an open thread, but those involved are in the tag line~
Feel free to read it if you wish! More threads are coming soon :D
I have completed the profile of my slave trader Cassius Kage!
I'll slap a link in here once I get on an actual computer, but until then you'll just have to find him.
Cassius would oppose the rebellion (obviously), so all you slaves are going to have yet another obstacle to overcome. :)
@Spice: I made a mention of Cassius and Red Sun having fought each other in the arena before. Since they are both undefeated I put that all their matches ended in draws. I hope that's ok.
Quote from: Wicked Basket on March 21, 2014, 11:35:50 AM
I have completed the profile of my slave trader Cassius Kage!
I'll slap a link in here once I get on an actual computer, but until then you'll just have to find him.
Cassius would oppose the rebellion (obviously), so all you slaves are going to have yet another obstacle to overcome. :)
@Spice: I made a mention of Cassius and Red Sun having fought each other in the arena before. Since they are both undefeated I put that all their matches ended in draws. I hope that's ok.
Sounds great! I'll take a look at him here in a few. And that can work. Red Sun having a draw would make her a bit unsettled and anxious, since she might worry it'd ruin her reputation of perfection in the ring XD
Also, since he chooses to fight, she might be more bitter towards him, considering she has no choice. If she's chosen to fight, she must. Might be an interesting thing if he is the one often times requesting to fight her? Could be an interesting game he likes, who knows XD just an idea
Or maybe he aims to best her one day in combat and if he ever does- he might want to own her? No idea XD just tossing things out there.
Quote from: Stormphrax on March 21, 2014, 10:10:50 AM
Quote from: Lion on March 20, 2014, 03:26:46 PM
Not necessarily, I get the feeling Agrian is a quieter sort who's actions and personality seem to just draw followers to him, and likely the title of being a "hero" of the Arena probably wouldn't hold over very well with him at first, but then he realizes what he could do with that kind of following. Likely, he would then start to want to make contacts, useful ones that could create a sort of 'information ring' for him, to keep communications strong between the slaves. He'd likely try to work with Yannis and gain his trust and counsel, first, if he can, knowing his enemies, would try and play into the schism between slaves.
Aha, okay. Sounds like once Yannis gets over his initial disgruntlement they might work quite well together. Looking forward to playing out their first meeting once Agrian has been established as a "hero". ^^
Quote from: visualspice on March 20, 2014, 07:51:45 PM
Stormphrax! Lion and I were doing some plotting and his character is going to dawn a second persona to get close to the Shah in order to get some intel, but we were thinking he inadvertently might get closer to her than he planned and in some random event in the future, I'm thinking the Shah gets kidnapped and Agrian has to save her, and during that time, the uprising is leaderless and the vacuum could suddenly be filled with Yannis, causing epic tensions when it occurs. What do you think? It's still a work in progress XD
and my brains are melty.
._.
Sounds good to me Spice! I think that Agrian's disappearance would create the kind of power vacuum that Yannis wouldn't really be able to fill. Especially as I imagine that a lot of the other slaves will have string personalities and ideas of doing things their way - especially those used to fighting. I'm happy to flesh that plot point out as we get closer to it and the relationships between the slaves have developed organically a bit.
I think we can still work with the "power vacuum" idea. I think once trust has been established between Agrian and Yassin, maybe once Agrian is gone, Yassin tries to keep things in under control to so speak, or prevent other would-be "heroes" from filling that space, so to speak, and take Agrian's place as leader of the uprising. Likewise, I imagine that wouldn't sit well with Agrian once/if he found out xD Y'know since being booted from his Merchant Prince position |8 All the rage.
But! I'd also like to point out, Agrian also would likely appoint Captains or Lieutenants to control contingents of gladiators and slaves, and it's always possible one or two of these Captains might try to fill the void of his absence when he's vanished. Maybe Yassin still presses for reasonable action under the circumstances, reasoning that Agrian will return at some point, and likely those trying to steal his power would argue they don't have time to wait, etc. I mean once we reach that point of course. But those are just my thoughts.
Quote from: GoblinFae on March 21, 2014, 11:05:49 AM
Well I am nearly done with Emyr who I know loves to stir the waters. I can see him wanting to cause trouble and egg Yannis on with the information he collects. I don't know if he's helpful to you until I'm done and you can really see him. I won't be upset if you find him not what you're looking for. I just think he's the kind of guy who likes to tease the radicals
I'd be up for a 'baiting the radicals' thread once you get Emyr up. Maybe with some of the other 'stalwarts of the revolution' - Red Sun, Yasmin etc.
@Lion: I like the sound of those thoughts!
@Spice: Cassius doesn't fight as often as he used to, but he does volunteer for a match or two now and again for good old time's sake. There could easily be an ongoing rivalry between the two, even if Cassius is the only one who cares. Cassius' attitude toward Red Sun would also be different because she has shown strength in being able to stand against him. Cassius respects strength.
Quote from: Wicked Basket on March 21, 2014, 12:14:44 PM
@Spice: Cassius doesn't fight as often as he used to, but he does volunteer for a match or two now and again for good old time's sake. There could easily be an ongoing rivalry between the two, even if Cassius is the only one who cares. Cassius' attitude toward Red Sun would also be different because she has shown strength in being able to stand against him. Cassius respects strength.
Maybe their battles end in draws since they're timed matches? Just a thought.
I guess. I don't know how the Colleseum works. :P They could be timed matches or first blood matches where the keep cutting each other at the same time. (?)
Quote from: Wicked Basket on March 21, 2014, 12:24:15 PM
I guess. I don't know how the Colleseum works. :P They could be timed matches or first blood matches where the keep cutting each other at the same time. (?)
I would presume rules are set before the match, and very rarely, rules might change in mid-battle.
Quote from: Rhi-Rhi on March 20, 2014, 12:43:04 PM
Quote from: visualspice on March 20, 2014, 12:24:57 PM
I was thinking she would meet this merchant prince in a very awkward manner- more or less he's running away from an angry mob of women he's wronged or something or other and finds himself crashing into her doing a ceremony or something more embarrassing- like a bath or whatever loool
Just the image of him crashing through the wall and seeing a sexy priestess and then going 'Hey there," amuses me greatly :|
I'll think more on the details later XD Guess I'll be typing up another profile!
But I could see him getting into trouble with her sister as well 8D
YESSS I LOVE IT! XDDD
I say go for maximum embarrassment. 8D Though I think he may be the more embarrassed one among them, Sahar's not really bothered by nudity. xD BUT! She would be startled as HELL to have someone bursting in like that! xD And...might make things more awkward by just staring at him without covering up all, "Wtf...? |:"
Ahaha, so yeah, she could go bath at a public bath and then...disaster. 8D
Also Nasrin is very protective of her baby sister so he'll have to watch out. >8D Nyahahahaha!
Yeah, so I made this thread here. It's Shameless (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16575.msg184623#msg184623).
Tags to Rhi!
@Spicy: Well, regardless of how it works, Cassius could still have it out for Red Sun. Come to think of it, considering that she's the only one who stands a chance against Cassius, the slave revolt is really going to be needing her on their side to deal with him.
Quote from: Wicked Basket on March 21, 2014, 12:49:32 PM
@Spicy: Well, regardless of how it works, Cassius could still have it out for Red Sun. Come to think of it, considering that she's the only one who stands a chance against Cassius, the slave revolt is really going to be needing her on their side to deal with him.
Yeah, and would make it even more interesting if she ever
were to get purchased by him XD
Throw a wrench into some plans but possibly open doors on others, who knows~
But that doesn't have to happen XD Just the angst there seems fun enough >D
The First Post (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16561.msg184326#msg184326) of this topic was just updated with all active threads + characters.
Let me know if I'm missing any XD
Oh my, looks like I need to create this character quick! xD I'll try to get her done by the end of the day. I'm planning on getting her in all sorts of drama (including her actually ending up in a colosseum match) and possibly some romance, so she should be able to thread with all sorts of characters... especially since she'll be leading a dual life. Let me know if any of you have any ideas! <3
He just might be considering purchasing her. Maybe he has even made offers in the past to take her away from that place and live among the 'superior breeds' where she belongs because of her strength.
Character Ideas:
Okay, so real briefly: my character, Malika, is loyal to the Shah...but she's also painfully naive. This means that if someone wanted information about the Shah from her, she wouldn't freely turn it over to help the rebellion...but she could, certainly, be manipulated.
Alternatively, if someone wanted to make up more of a spy-type character, they could make up a slave who serves alongside Malika...but where Malika adores the Shah, this other character (you!) might hate her.
Just some thoughts. Random thoughts!
Can't believe I didn't think of him before, but I also have my character Euzec, an incubus eunuch in the service of a "Bandit King". I'm not sure exactly what direction to definitively take him, but I know he'd likely get caught up in misadventures involving the rebellion. I would like however for him to eventually leave the service of his master as a result of growing antislave sentiment.
His profile needs a little cleaning up, being a little outdated. (:
Quote from: Wicked Basket on March 21, 2014, 01:02:05 PM
He just might be considering purchasing her. Maybe he has even made offers in the past to take her away from that place and live among the 'superior breeds' where she belongs because of her strength.
Did we want to start a thread for the pair of them? We could do a Colosseum battle, or who knows, he could show up at a surprise visit when her master maybe is selling a slave to him or buying one?
I dunno, just tossing out ideas XD
I dunno either. XD At least you have ideas. That's more than I got.
Emyr Kasabian (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16576.new#new) is complete...sorry he's not that great..he would be green though, no side established.
Aw, it's okay, my Liege! Emyr is powered by Your Awesomeness, so it will be fine!
Quote from: Stormphrax on March 21, 2014, 12:06:08 PM
I'd be up for a 'baiting the radicals' thread once you get Emyr up. Maybe with some of the other 'stalwarts of the revolution' - Red Sun, Yasmin etc.
That sounds great on all accounts. Emyr definitely wants to try and get involved or get to know everyone...has to have his hand in all the cookie jars so to speak. Sorry I didn't get to you sooner. I got lost in the waves of messages xD
Quote from: GoblinFae on March 21, 2014, 02:16:00 PM
That sounds great on all accounts. Emyr definitely wants to try and get involved or get to know everyone...has to have his hand in all the cookie jars so to speak. Sorry I didn't get to you sooner. I got lost in the waves of messages xD
No worries! ^^ Would you like to start a thread? Where do you want them to meet?
In some kind of cafe (coffee shops have always been a hotbed of dissent)? Or would Emyr visit Yannis? Or Yannis visit Emyr?
Sorry for not making any decisions - brain is
melting at the minute...
Quote from: Wicked Basket on March 21, 2014, 01:54:55 PM
I dunno either. XD At least you have ideas. That's more than I got.
XD ugh. that doesn't help if you don't have a preference but I guess, if you want, I could start us a thread? Unless you'd like to~
On another note, I got this thread up for Goblins: Crocodile on the Sand Bank (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16580.msg184695#msg184695)
And I added the link to the first posting here that houses all of the information for this event.~
Sure, you can start up a thread if you like. We'll make like the great roleplayers of old and make it up as we go. That's usually how life works anyway. :P
Stormphrax let me PM you so we can move it over there. I don't want to confuse everyone with our plot because I'm already confused where one conversation begins and the next ends xD
Quote from: Wicked Basket on March 21, 2014, 04:25:51 PM
Sure, you can start up a thread if you like. We'll make like the great roleplayers of old and make it up as we go. That's usually how life works anyway. :P
Well I meant an idea to start it lol but s'all good.
I got dis B|
And voila! Here she is.
One thread for you: Wind of the Night (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16581.msg184718#msg184718)
Emyr and Yannis have a clandestine meeting in The Threadneedle Cafe (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16589). Not sure where this needs to go, and if you are collecting all the threads into one place. I figured better safe than sorry. ^^
Not sure if this one should also be here but it takes place during the whole slave revolt and is personal trouble for Emyr The Killing Touch (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16587.0) Emyr deals with threats on his life with the return of an old "friend"
Consider both threads added!
Hey everyone, I just wanted to say that a new character is up and about in Essyrn. His name is Rune Di'Veera (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16602.new#new) and he's the son of Serenian High Lady Astrid Di'Veera (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=14794.msg137789#msg137789) and nephew of her sister, the queen. He's the Serenian ambassador to Essyrn, but that's actually just a front to get him out of the public eye in Serendipity. He's a troublemaker and a poor reflection on his family, so he's been given the "important" position of ambassador and sent far away from home where he can't do much damage.
Except, with the way things are turning in Essyrn, Rune might be able to cause a lot more trouble than his family is bargaining for.
Rune would be against the slave revolt and would try to preserve the current Shah since that's the best way to perpetuate his current lifestyle of indolence and laziness.
bwahahaha sounds good!
I shall add him to the roster >D
Add Scatha to the side of the slaves. She's still kinda angry for her eye..
She's overprotective and would do anything for freedom. And she hates slavers. That results in a position exactly for the uprising. Plus, she's a good fighter!
Quote from: Anadwen on March 24, 2014, 11:39:29 PM
Add Scatha to the side of the slaves. She's still kinda angry for her eye..
She's overprotective and would do anything for freedom. And she hates slavers. That results in a position exactly for the uprising. Plus, she's a good fighter!
I didn't get a chance to read Scatha yet, but you should probably read up on the current characters involved XD
It's not a big deal I guess but BOTH nicknames for Scatha are taken by two of the gladiators already being rped in this event XD not sure if gladiators would really have the same names- cuase that could get confusing- just sayin :T
But i'll read her entire profile when I got a moment- kinda busy now but I saw that and figured I'd point it out so there wouldnt' be confusion XD
Got two other characters who can join in the shenanigans. 8D
One is Misae, a runaway slave and astromancer. She's trying to find her husband, who was also enslaved, and who is either working in labor or being a gladiator or something! She doesn't know, and I don't know, because the character is open for someone to play if they want to. 8D Anyway, she stole a bunch of money from her master before she fled, and she intends to use it to buy her husband back if she can find him. xD She is also good for plotty, schemey shenanigans! And she's 100% for the liberation of the slaves, and once she learns of the resistance effort, she will happily join in to assist. She's rather unassuming and observant, so she could work well as a spy. >8D
Then I have Eta, a kadir trainer. She's on the fence, and could be convinced to swing either way! Right now she's in the, "Whatever, as long as it doesn't affect business. |:" place. But if she can be convinced as to why she should stick her neck out for the cause, well, the resistance would have a kadir trainer on their side! Complete with flightless dragons to, ah, assist things. xD
>_> Of course, the opposite is also true, if she and her kadir get hired on by those opposing the slave rebellion! xD
She'll help whichever side offers her the most money, basically. |:
Ooo! ooo! *Waves hand wildly*
Simone Argyris (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16607.new#new)(Profile still a WIP, but I pretty much know everything about the guy, been playing him in different settings for a long time), is a slave slash bodyguard, slash paper work-doer slash neighbourhood werewolf errand boy. His master is Rhi's Jherna Isarak (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=13183.msg112002#msg112002), and he's treated well. Personally, he has no reason to revolt, but he does understand the need for it. He's in the middle, because well, he's spineless most of the time and just goes along with what his master wants.
Looshi! Two things:
1) Simone and Malika (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16564.msg184372#msg184372) should be friends! <3
2) Is that Bigby??? (Your icon, obv!)
1) Yes they totally should! Simone does a bunch of things(As Rhi has allowed it) so that he can round up some RP with other characters. x3
2) Yes indeed it is! xD
Woo! Good to see more characters to add to the roster :D
I'll add them once I finish my drawings ^_^
Quote from: Looshi on March 25, 2014, 01:37:59 PM
1) Yes they totally should! Simone does a bunch of things(As Rhi has allowed it) so that he can round up some RP with other characters. x3
2) Yes indeed it is! xD
1) Malika also does all the things for maximum RP-potential!
2) Eeee! <3
The characters are added so yell at me if I made a mistake in names/ colors or whatever and I'll fix it XD
I was just hastily adding them in inbetween drawings :T
(http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/Themes/default/images/topic/veryhot_post.gif)HEADS UP!!(http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/Themes/default/images/topic/veryhot_post.gif)
If you don't see your thread link listed here (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16561.msg184326#msg184326) and it pertains to the event, please let me know and link me to it so I can add it to the listing ^_^
Also, if any threads are (http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/084/1/2/open_by_visualspice-d7bndoo.gif), let me know so I can draw attention to them so I can label them as such :D
Thanks for keeping all of us updated Spice! ^^
Is anyone up for a thread of shenanigans 'backstage' in the Colosseum with Yannis? Not a battle but maybe some training, or sounding out plans for dissent/escape. (So obviously mainly asking Colosseum slaves but also anyone else who can find a decent reason to be there.)
I think it'd be quite fun if some of the slaves had been friends with Yannis for years - you can get away with a fuller range of emotions with old friends as they'll stick around if you're sad/grumpy, so that'd be fun too. (Basically this is a 'Lonely Hearts' ad for Yannis - be his friend! :P)
So yeah, post here if you're interested. :D
Quote from: Stormphrax on March 26, 2014, 12:15:46 PM
Thanks for keeping all of us updated Spice! ^^
Is anyone up for a thread of shenanigans 'backstage' in the Colosseum with Yannis? Not a battle but maybe some training, or sounding out plans for dissent/escape. (So obviously mainly asking Colosseum slaves but also anyone else who can find a decent reason to be there.)
I think it'd be quite fun if some of the slaves had been friends with Yannis for years - you can get away with a fuller range of emotions with old friends as they'll stick around if you're sad/grumpy, so that'd be fun too. (Basically this is a 'Lonely Hearts' ad for Yannis - be his friend! :P)
So yeah, post here if you're interested. :D
It's possible Red Sun might be, or even my character Harmanaija~
I volunteer with Scatha!
As a random comment, we should have this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQX9DJaDZkY) happen to Agrian (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16559) looool
As long as we play the music.
A new character is up and ready for threading. His name is Mal'hin Suros (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16622.msg185973#msg185973) and he's the captain of the palace guard, which means he's in charge of Essyrn's small official military. Think of him as the police chief. XD
Oh, and he's a traditionalist who will always support the Shah so he's gonna be against slave freedom. He's also made a lot of enemies among any of the corrupt merchant families.
IT'S NA'IL (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16613.msg185758#msg185758)! She's the former best friend and (still) cousin of the Shah! They are, however, very different. For those of you who have not read what I wrote earlier in this plotting thread, she will be on the side of the slaves... though just how much she participates is a secret. In other words, I eventually want her to be pretending to be a slave (and most of the slaves won't know she isn't). She does this to learn about what they need and to be able to get information out of them. With this, she will use her connections and strength politically to help the rebellion in any way possible. So she'll be leading a double life.
If anyone is curious, I want to get her in a relationship with one of the slaves. <3 I don't want it to be a perfect relationship in terms of pure perfection, but I want it to be a relationship that will help her grow and that's full of love. So something that will work out in the end. Let me know if you're interested! <3
ok I think I got everyone XD
If I forgot any characters or threads that need posted here (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16561.msg184326#msg184326), let me know!
I also added my latest character, Aïda (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16626.msg186018#msg186018) to the roster~
She's not really on one side or the other, but would preserve what is traditionally the law while she herself, eyes up ways to steal the throne from her half sister.
Arrrggh! Am I too late to get a character in on this?! I've got one in the works right now; a soft-spoken gryphon slave named Evander (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16641.new#new). He's not entirely done yet (thinking about putting his master as an NPC unless someone asks otherwise), but there he is!
The event isn't closed so no, you're not too late 8D
In fact, it just got started :3
But before I add his name to the roster- what side would he be on? Is he for or against slave freedoms?
He's on the fence at this point. Long story short, he would certainly enjoy being free of his obligations as a slave, but he's not quite sure if it would be for the best.
Edit: While having Evander's master as an NPC is all well and good, I feel it'd be better if someone else were to play his master/owner/whatever-you-want-to-call-them. I'm not picky; kind, evil, or indifferent works for me.
IT HAS BEEN UPDATED. (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16561.msg184326#msg184326)
Please check out the threads listing section to ensure I got your threads on it. I was trying to keep the threads in some sort of chronological order- so I need ppl to PM me about when their particular thread takes place- is it BEFORE or AFTER the first gladiator fight (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16569.msg184525#msg184525) where Agrian denies the Shah her first ordered kill. (Since this event is a big deal and the first step into the slaves acquiring any sort of signs of 'power'.)
Also two new threads were added!
Love Is An Open Door (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16651.msg186600#msg186600)
and House of Reeds (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16650.msg186581#msg186581).
EDIT: And this one, too: The Fate Changer (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16654.msg186689#msg186689)
CROC HUNT!!!
So seasonally, the crocodiles that inhabit the rivers around Essyrn go into a breeding frenzy. Their numbers increase rapidly and they become extremely territorial and aggressive. Also, incidentally, those territories they protect swell in size to include certain inhabited areas. This is, of course, a problem, and long ago it became important to hunt these crocodiles down to a reasonable population size. It used to be the job of the royal guard, but the crocs are dangerous. And huge beyond reason. Too many guards were lost fighting them and it was deemed a waste.
Fortunately for the rich, there was another source of warriors to pull from. The colosseum fighters and slaves. The croc hunt quickly became a tradition and an extension of the colosseum circuit. The wealthy merchants and government officials watch under heavy guard as the slaves of the fighter's arena hunt the dangerous beasts in the shallow waters of the Niafi river banks.
This year is no exception, and croc hunting season is starting up again. Many important people and many slaves are going to embark on an expedition of pain or pleasure, depending on station. Of course, things may not go the same way they always have this year. Things are in the air that might make this time, different.
(More details about this sub-event will be forthcoming pending review and advice from Visualspice)
Quote from: Alegretto on March 31, 2014, 09:43:38 PM
CROC HUNT!!!
So seasonally, the crocodiles that inhabit the rivers around Essyrn go into a breeding frenzy. Their numbers increase rapidly and they become extremely territorial and aggressive. Also, incidentally, those territories they protect swell in size to include certain inhabited areas. This is, of course, a problem, and long ago it became important to hunt these crocodiles down to a reasonable population size. It used to be the job of the royal guard, but the crocs are dangerous. And huge beyond reason. Too many guards were lost fighting them and it was deemed a waste.
Fortunately for the rich, there was another source of warriors to pull from. The colosseum fighters and slaves.
.........//
(More details about this sub-event will be forthcoming pending review and advice from Visualspice)
YES, love this idea *_* it will be a cool event and also give the merchant prince and princesses something to do that's like a fun competition of sorts :D
Maybe whomeever kills the most gets honored by the Shah, and whoever kills the biggest as well? Somehting like that hrmm..
Just some thoughts!
but count my merchants in :D
EDIT: We can also make this a mini-event and give it it's own plotting thread~ since I can see this becoming a big thing. If you want to start a mini-event thread, feel free- if not, I can start one up and try to drum us up some plotting and interest on it :D
AAAAAAAAAAAND
the mini-event is now posted here (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16657.msg186699#msg186699).
:D
For those participating - if you recently created a character or thread for this event- please check here (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16561.msg184326#msg184326) to see if it's been added. If not, note me so I can add it :D thanks
I'd like Issen (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=11988.msg94035#msg94035) to join in on this plot! I talked to Spice for a bit on it, but pretty much she gets captured by the high police/court/etc and they discover that she can lead them to TREASURE. she'd be highly against slavery, but as she is still very ignorant of society and is trying to first and foremost look after herself, now.
@stormphrax - my character's yenna's daughter could hang out! thinking about making her a character instead of an npc anyway.
Micheovi (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16945.msg195692#msg195692): he's gonna start on the anti-uprising side (he thinks all the other slaves are fools and will die), but will end up joining the uprising after he meets his wife that he thought died and falls in love with her again. <3
Virdok (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16944.new#new): Virdok will start on the anti-uprising side, and may move for reasons I find as his personality develops a bit more, and I get some history for him, but at the moment, he's just a killing machine.
Ok so I want to get my character Rahib Tesserahn (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16497.msg181531#msg181531) involved in this event. He's an Essyrni native who makes intricate clockwork devices. I'm doing some plotting with
@Winters-Feather to get him involved, but nothing is for sure yet. If all goes well though, he'll be joining the anti-slave side, and he'll bring his ability to make clockwork bombs and firearms with him.
I've not listened to everything yet. I'm only on page 2. Still, Samad- Taim is very interested in slave affairs. His caveat for helping them is simply, some of them are criminals. Those to him, should remain slaves, not worked to death, not beaten or maltreated, over much, but they should remain as slaves. The rest, should be treated as the typical bondservant, working to pay off their bond. He however id not a man that fights the system directly, but rather wants to move the system, from within the system to bring about change. Don't fight the current, but use the current for you. He has a plan, that will change the face of how slaves are handled in the nation, but it will require knowing the right people, which at the moment he doesn't. Still, given that he periodically purchases slaves for various functions for the school (secretly to receive magical training, to serve as assistants, and helpers, etc), it wont seem strange for him to periodically tour slave holding facilities, nor will it be strange for him to occasionally talk to the slaves, and lend a little magical healing from time to time. That is of course, this meets with your approval.
that sounds like a fun idea, appleyard! I also received your PM you had sent me and should be replying to that soon. Should you have any questions or want anything clarified, don't hesitate to ask!
my new character Akiu is for slaves! he's a thief and dancer that often entertains rich people, too, so... that gives him an opportunity to steal from them!
To zozee9, in regards to NA'IL, just as a heads up, if Samad- Taim, ever encounters you in both aspects of your double life, then there is a chance that he will no who you are in both. Scents are as individual as fingerprints, and it takes a great deal of perfume and makeup to hide them. Personal experience talking here. If you however, want Samad- Taim not to know, then I've just given you all the clues to hide yourself. Of course, that much perfume and other scents will be hard to get rid of once you go back to your slave role.
Mm, I'm thinking I wanna throw Ell (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=17068.msg198420#msg198420) in, if only as an instigator. They've very little love for self-serving public officials in any regards, and would totally be for the slaves if only to see that bit of power unbalanced.
TL;DR: They'll be far too happy to make giant swaths of pro-freedom propaganda on the largest buildings they can find.
Well, instead of just throwing one character at you, why not throw the entire Essyrni Thieves' Guild? I mean, there would be plenty of oppurtunities for the guild to meddle in the revolt, right?
Thanks for the heads up apple. :) If you believe your character would recognize mine, so be it! But she will be attempting to hide her scent, so it will all depend on what you think. I'm open for whatever, since i prefer my stories to be as realistic as possible. <3
Quote from: zozee9 on June 16, 2014, 06:36:33 PM
Thanks for the heads up apple. :) If you believe your character would recognize mine, so be it! But she will be attempting to hide her scent, so it will all depend on what you think. I'm open for whatever, since i prefer my stories to be as realistic as possible. <3
Just wanted to make sure you were aware, in case it came up. I might not after all, since it's conditional... on several things. Also don't be surprised if you encounter 'that scent's familiar.' Or the olfactory equivalent to 'where have I seen that face before.'
Random Fun Fact: Since the launch of the new site event (aka- this one) there's been TWO WHOLE PAGES added to the Essyrn Character Page (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?board=159.0)
On that note, don't hesitate to post any plottings or inquiries here about Essyrn or the event ^_^
My pilgrim would probably touch on this very briefly. She is in Essyrn at the moment.
My character, Argus, is a greedy Orc looking for an opportunity to score a slave. Can he hop in to this event?
Quote from: Argus Kamnus on August 01, 2014, 07:17:55 PM
My character, Argus, is a greedy Orc looking for an opportunity to score a slave. Can he hop in to this event?
Whoops, this is a late reply, but sure! The more the merrier ^_^
Let me know if you have a thread or are still looking for one~
The same goes for you two,
@Brisinger987
Considering I have my own independent thief in Essyrn I think that t'd be fun to participate in this grand bash of slavery revolts
Quote from: Dansen on August 08, 2014, 09:03:21 AM
Considering I have my own independent thief in Essyrn I think that t'd be fun to participate in this grand bash of slavery revolts
Do you have a link to your character?
Should be in my sig now to read with Garreth.
Quote from: Dansen on August 08, 2014, 10:49:56 AM
Should be in my sig now to read with Garreth.
It might be interesting to pair Garreth in a thread with my character Evelyn (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=16556.msg184279#msg184279)- considering they both are in Essyrn but with Connlaothian ancestry.
Sounds like a plan, always interesting to have those with similar ancestry but differing occupations
Yep! Would you like to start a thread? Or shall I?
If you don't mind could you start the thread? Not sure where to start but I'm sure if I get a scenario I could get writing
Sure, if I have time I'll try to get it posted today. If not, hopefully by the weekend!
@Dansen - the new thread can be found here (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=17335.msg202280#msg202280)!
Is there any chance we could arrange a thread Spicy? I don't mind what it is, all I know is that Zyadran would like to see some new and interesting things.
Quote from: Brisinger987 on August 08, 2014, 03:34:22 PM
Is there any chance we could arrange a thread Spicy? I don't mind what it is, all I know is that Zyadran would like to see some new and interesting things.
Draven (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=13941.msg119150#msg119150)- he's looking for specific artifacts/ things that he hopes will be a cure for his family's curse and will do just about anything to get his hands on this. Oh, and in the shadows/ at night? He kind of turns into a ghost >_>
Ravin (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=13889.msg118493#msg118493)- I could possibly toss him in Essyrn. Though the thread would have to take place after my and goblin's current thread. Could be fun to have a circus in Essyrn :)
If I can think of any other characters for other scenarios, I'll let you know but for now, this is what I got XD
Lemme know if either seems okay or if you had seen any of my characters and were eyeing any up for plots~
Just letting everyone know that this event is still active ^_^
Feel free to ask questions or post ideas!
Ah, I have a new character who's perfect for the slaves' freedom. Meet Isaiah Tasker (http://www.spiritsoftheearth.net/smf/index.php?topic=18097.0), the Desert Phantom. He's got a pretty big vendetta against the institution...
Yay! More characters to add to the mix!
I need to update some of the main page, but I wanted to bump this just to remind everyone this event is still going on and that we're always looking for additional plots and mini-event ideas to be suggested.
The crocodile hunt is more or less coming to an end- so I was considering having some sort of party event or what not to happen next. Or maybe a religious festival? Hrmmm
Thoughts?
I'm just bumping this thread to see if anyone is interested in helping to revive this event/ idea.
I'd love to be involved in this event!
Unfortunately, I'm not sure I have any great ideas to throw into the mix :/
you could just brainstorm or think on it and add later if you think of something awesome? XD
I'm going to think over something as well, but it'd help knowing if there are characters available/ players willing to work with me on something X3
No worries DragonSong. There were ideas too that have fallen to the side that can be revived. My thread partner poofed and my character is supposed to be playing both sides. No stress!
Well, I know Darius and Tamina would definitely want to be in on it. Maybe they could offer asylum for runaway slaves/a place to plan the uprising? :3
Kai might also get in on that, but he's a little more on the fence.
And maybe
@Heretic King would want to throw our characters Shria and Zahra into the mix??
I dunno, just some basic ideas.
Dragon, to summon me next time. More goatblood.
Anyhow. They could get into it, yes ^^
Lol, duly noted.
Oh, I totally forgot: Kitty might be interesting thrown into this event, as she is fairly content with her life as a slave, but her instincts would urge her to fight for freedom.
So. There's a couple characters, I'll brainstorm and see if I can come up with anything ^.^