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[The Carrion Crow]

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• TOC
• Synopsis
• Guidebook
• Rules
• Kingdoms / Characters
xxxxx > Water
xxxxx > Fire
xxxxx > Earth
xxxxx > Air
• News/Updates
• Secondaries
• Reserved


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[The Carrion Crow]

ℐong ago, it was said that in the beginning, there was only darkness in the universe. But in in his vast expanse, darkness became lonely and cried out in suffering. After much time, the entity of light came to answer his call. She too, had also known only solitude. From their union, a new universe, ours, was born. Sadly, even then, light and darkness were condemned to be only two halves of whole - one no longer able to exist without the other, though still opposite, and and forever apart. In order to bridge the gap between them, they created life and death to fill the void, and hundreds of worlds (including ours, MILOS ) took shape.

What can be said for all the others is for them to know. However, to rule over this realm and it’s inhabitants they gave birth to four children. The Ancient Gods, or Daemon Lords, as they were called them then. First came their daughter LORD OF EARTH, their their son, the LORD OF AIR. Next came their daughter LORD OF WATER, and finally, their youngest son, LORD OF FIRE. Together they sought to create order in the world. To maintain it, a member of the decidedly, most highly adaptive and evolved species, dubbed humans, was chosen by each to inherit his or her power. United, they would be anointed kings and queens and serve in their god’s stead, and maintain the balance they’d worked so hard to create. From these four chosen monarchs descended many more, and in time, their ability to manipulate the elements, as well as humankind, grew and flourished. But as the humans numbers increased, inevitably so did their reasons to quarrel with one another. Eventually, the keepers of the world and its elements grew further, and further apart. Tales of the Daemon Lords and their brutish traditions were almost completely forgotten.

Since then, the ancient order has fallen to ruin and the four kingdoms of Milos have been at near constant odds. Fire against water, earth against air, and so forth for a plethora of ever-changing reasons too complex to explain in a few words. However, the coming a fearsome, and world wide storm - the likes of which seems to have no end - has brought a new form of devastation down upon the land. Starved, and raked by the onslaught, the populations of each nation have plummeted, and become mere fractions of their former numbers.

With the threat of extinction nipping at their heels, the royal families of all four nations have put a stop to their quarreling, sought refuge together. Their search, when it seemed most futile finally turned up promising results in the ancient, underground, and all but forgotten city of Sanctimonia - once it was a thriving populace, fully sustained by a thriving, subterranean ecosystem. Though it's former inhabitants, the Seers, had abandoned it generations ago.

In order to prove their dedication to the cause, the queens and queens of old agreed to cement their agreement via the intermarriage of their children upon arrival - hoping that their combined powers may perhaps yet manage to preserve what is left of the humanoid populace. Still, deep running grudges and long held prejudices run rampant among the people. Many fear that forcing former enemies to share a small space will only result in further catastrophe. There are countless onlookers who have or will oppose these unions, and would go to great lengths to see it brought to halt. Nevertheless, the deal has made and to undo the pact now is sure to only result in greater, and at least equally fatal consequences. Almost week has passed since their arrival. The announcement has been made, and now, on their wedding day, each heir stands on the brink of new life, and a new world. Uncertainty lies around every corner. Still, even in this dark hour, at the very edge of oblivion, one truth remains bright, and clear. If they stand alone, all are sure to perish.

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MILOS [ MAP - revamped by the wonderful Meareign ]
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Milos itself has become something of a frigid waste. The transformation is as inexplicable as it is brutal, and a great many have lost their lives to the storm raging against their world. The storm began in the north and swept down across the eastern side, only to swing to the west, then head north and start the circle all over again. Crops have been ravaged again, and starvation, along with a variety of diseases and other after-effects have taken their toll.

> Humans are the only fully intelligent race in this world. However, there ARE mythical creatures to be found hidden amongst the every day wildlife - such as fae, satrys, orcs, goblins, and even demons.

> Magic was once thought to be a much bigger part of the world but has become something of a rarity these days. Every once in a while, endowed items and old spells still turn up. But they don't always work and are incredibly hard to come by.

> devil's breath
A particularly strange disease that's appeared in light of the storm. It's slow acting, and seems to be the result of small crystal formations in the lungs, heart, and spine. Symptoms often resemble those of bronchitis or pneumonia, and result in the explosion of blood and very small crystal fragments through fits of coughing and sometimes nose bleeds. The disease, though mildly controllable through herbal medicine and other forms of treatment, eventually fills the afflicted persons lungs with crystal, either suffocating or drowning them in their own lung fluid.


SANCTIMONIA
Sanctimonia was once a sprawling underground city that housed people of every lineage. It was built as a tribute to the Daemon Lords and served as home to people of every element. It's said they kept their crops and animals alive via the implementation of a certain substance, derived from a raw form of a crystal - marked by it's trademark glow. There are said to be a maze of extensive mines beneath and around the city itself - miles and miles of caverns, aqueducts, and hollowed out fields for plants and animals. But, anything that that might have been there once was abandoned nearly five decades ago. It also once boasted one of the worlds largest and oldest libraries. Regrettably, it's been irreparably damaged and raided over the years, and is a mere shadow of it's former glory.


>THE SEERS
once world leaders, they took it upon themselves to build and look after each of Milo's five Holy cities. Sadly, years of warfare and ever growing prejudice left most of their monuments empty or ruined. Many, many of their own people were slaughtered in the process, and the race has nearly disappeared as a result. The few that remain are scattered across the world, now.


- A BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF THE POLITICAL STATE OF AFFAIRS -



FUEDS
- water x fire
As you many suspect, relations between these two nations have never been pleasant. Since the beginning of time, they’ve been at each other's throats - both seemingly ready to arm themselves with any excuse in order to launch an attack on one another. The reasons for thier perpetual disagreement is unclear, though many suspect the conflicting natures of the people themselves to be at fault. Other’s claim the feud dates back to a battle of kings in ancient days, when water and fire were still brothers. They allegedly fell in love with the same woman - which inevitably resulted in her death and set both of them against each other for the rest of time. Of course, no one really knows the whole truth, anymore. Needless to say, the recent death of Marsia’s King on the battlefeild has only stoked their anger and hatred for one another.


- earth x air
The fued between these two is longer than it is deep. Still, the scars of their harsh and violent history remain. It’s been almost a century since they’ve been directly at war with one another - though the call of thier allies has pitted them against one another on the battlefield on more than one occasion, which oddly enough, seems to only have driven them further and further apart. Even so, many elders say there was a time when these two nations worked hand in hand to help carve the land into a livable place for thier people. Clearly those days have long come and gone.


ALLIANCES

- water x earth
The kingdoms of Marisia and Terralora have formed neccessary alliances multiple times, although bouts of turmoil amongst the royal families [ including a broken engagement ] have kept their relationship with one another tense at best - even going so far as to destroy it all together for brief periods. Still, it’s been nearly 150 years since they’ve directly waged war against one another, now. It cannot be denied that the bonds between water and earth are ancient. Their alliance may be flimsy, unofficial, and unspoken - nethertheless, it has always existed in some form, to some degree.


- fire x air
Fire and air have worked well together in the past - particularly against the far deadlier allied forces of water and earth. However, their relationship is hardly as resilient. They have warred against one another as often as they have joined eachothers ranks. The last time they worked together was nearly sixty years ago - and the arrangement was brought to a shrieking halt after several air villages and those who resided in them were burned to the ground by one, or perhaps several unknown assailants. Of course, the attack was blamed directly on the Incendians - who adamantly denied any involvement - and with that, their partnership disappeared… Still, they have a way of feeding one another in the proper environment that pulls them together with amazing force.


OTHER

fire x earth
Enemies by association. Though the nature of the people of Magnus seems to clash naturally with that of the Terralorians. In truth it's more awkward and uneasy for both sides than it is angry, or violent. Though, again, their allies have called them to war against each other many times. But, it's more of a matter of business than it is personal.

water x air
Again, they are enemies by association, and have met in battle [mostly because of their alliances] again and again. Still, neither one seems to hold a personal vendetta against the other. All in all the relationship is fairly frigid - despite the mild heir of resentment caused by all the forced bloodshed between them.

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CHARACTERS
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- b a s i c s
Please fill out the reservation template for the reservation
and send it to me with either a link to some of your samples,
or something you've written up to showcase your literacy.
This is not first come first serve
Profiles will be required this time around.
They'll be posted in the threads for you kingdom, by myself, after approval.
No mary/gary/harry-sues, stues, or otherwise.
Semi-realistic renderings or anime images preferred. No photos, please.

- d e t a i l s
Everyone is the same the same species - that being humans.
Some are born with the innate ability to control one element, others are not.
For example, two children from the same home may both be blessed with the gift,
though one can only control liquid water, while the other can manipulate it into steam or ice,
as well as control the liquid element.
Likewise, one child may have the gift, while the other does not.
Gifts can also develop later in life. Though this is a rare occurrence,
and almost unanimously believed by all nations to be an ill-omen for the future.

- r o y a l t y
Anyone born of, or brought into the royal family of any kingdom is graced with eternal youth
( as descendants of Daemon Lords, n'such).
However, eternal youth does not necessarily translate to immortality.
Though members of the royal family age very slowly, they do indeed still age,
and are still susceptible to the effects of hunger, weather, disease and so forth.

The aging process for those born into royalty is normal until the age of 20-25,
then slows to a rate of about one year for every ten that pass.

That being said, unless your character is particularly young, or old,
their appeared age can be quite young. [ yes, I'm talking to you, kings and queens ]


ETIQUETTE
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Obviously, follow Gaia's TOS.
Time skip if it gets crazy.
Keep your cussing to a reasonable level.
A certain degree violence is acceptable and expected, as is romance.
Keep OOC chatter where it belongs, in the ooc thread.
If you have a problem that you can't resolve yourself, either via PM or the ooc - contact me ASAP.
No flaming/god modding/etc.
> Note, ""In role-playing games, metagaming is an "out of character" action where a player's character makes use of knowledge that the player is aware of but that the character is not meant to be aware of" - Google"
This means you can't make up excuses for your character to know the things you do. If you want to be involved, either come up with a feasible scheme to get your character there in a way that makes sense, or talk to the party in question directly and see if you can't work something out and get it done faster.
Let us know if you're going to be gone, or no longer wish to participate.
We will wait a total of three days for you to post in response, then move on without you.
A week without posting and I'll pull your character from the active scene and send you a PM.
Two weeks without posting or a PM explaining your absence, and I'll remove your character and find a replacement.




OTHER
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- f o r m a t t i n g
Pretty posts are not required.
Nonetheless, I would like you to include a picture of your character [unless you opt for a description]
Their name, location, and who they are with in some form in every post.
We're privy to all genders, sexualities and combinations of thereof, here.
If you don't like that then this isn't the place for you.

- l i t e r a c y
By "relaxed lit" I mean I don't expect you to bust out a novel every time you post.
However, I won't put a limit on how much you can write either.
As long as you proof-read, do your best and use spell check, we should be all good.

- d i s c l a i m e r
Inspiration for this role-play came from multiple places, including but not limited to
past role-plays i've followed or participated in, anime's, television shows and novels.
Pretty sure that covers most of the bases .___.'

IN ADDITION
This role-play itself a remake/continuation of a former RP, the link to which can be found here.

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- I’ll leave the history, culture and nature of these nations
up to those who decide to take on the roles of their leaders.
I encourage players to discuss these matters either in private messages,
or in the ooc thread. There are links to blank threads that can be used to post pictures
and information about each nation by it’s occupants.
I'll also use them to post your profiles, once they've been completed.

Suggested Topics
- religion
( you need not touch on Daemon lords, if you'd like to create another religion of your own.
As of now most people see it as myth, or don't even know all that much about it anyway.
Countless wars and other problems destroyed most of the holy cities,
along with information pertaining to them )
- folklore
- Traditions
- indigenous traits
- Terrain
- religion
Or really anything else you'd like to include.

This should be a collaborative effort, and does not need to be adressed immediately, or at all for that matter
- as I readily support in character development as an alternative to premeditation
if that's your preference. .


WATER KINGDOM | MARISIA
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The king was lost in a battle against the Fire kingdom only a few
weeks after the queen gave birth to their twin children
She has ruled in stead despite falling quite ill after his death.
Needless to say, the harsh weather took it's toll and finally laid claim to her life the very next day
after her arrival in the Holy City.



xxxxxxxxxxxxxTHE WATER PRINCESS

aurelia evelyn marisia | played by | ♀misaki koizumi




xxxxxxxxxxxxxTHE WATER PRINCE

desdan vas marisia | played by | ♂ KingReejer




FIRE KINGDOM : MAGNUS INCENDIA
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The King of Magnus fathered a total of thirteen children - twelve sons, and single daughter.
Unfortunately, six have been lost to the wars, then another four to the disease and famine.
Next fell the queen, and finally king himself, leaving the eldest son to look after
what is left of his family, and kingdom.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxELDEST SURVIVING PRINCE

ornda havell magnus | played by | ♂ Meareign


xxxxxxxxxxxxxYOUNGEST SURVIVING PRINCE

allard jon magnus | played by | ♂ Vruez


xxxxxxxxxxxxxTHE ONLY PRINCESS

fia rose magnus | played by | ♀ HiddenConfines



AIR KINGDOM : CAELUM
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The kingdom of Caelum, high in the mountains has lost a great deal of it’s population,
though is easily one of the less devastated kingdoms.
Still, thier numbers continue to dwindle.


xxxxxxxxxxxxx[/cize=18]THE AIR KING

damian eurus caelum | played by | ♂ Tanrria


xxxxxxxxxxxxxTHE AIR QUEEN

kira grace caelum | played by | ♀ blackrose37



xxxxxxxxxxxxxTHE AIR PRINCE

Zephyriah Raevos Caelum| played by | ♂ Xx Wraith Of Darkness xX



xxxxxxxxxxxxxTHE ADOPTED PRINCESS

niavara ella caelum | played by | ♀ Vruez



EARTH KINGDOM : TERRALORA
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The Kingdom of earth has suffered a great many losses since the coming of the storm,
including the Queen, and an unborn child. Left behind was a grieving king,
his two daughters, and a b*****d son conceived at war. Unfortunately, shortly after his arrival in Sanctimonia the King fell victim to a mysterious attack which, after a brief coma, led to his death. The exact cause, as well as the name and face of the assailant are still unknown. The second born princess will take his place as Queen of Terralora soon after the wedding day.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxELDEST PRINCESS OF TERRALORA

played by | ♀ caprizant


samples: here

xxxxxxxxxxxxxThe Youngest Princess

marvelle flora terralora | played by | ♀ QueenArasene


xxxxxxxxxxxxxTHE HALFBLOOD PRINCE

Ezra Kolby | played by | ♂ Hiddenconfines


RESERVATION FORMAT
Fill this out and and post it in the ooc thread. Quote me so I'll see it.
Samples are not necessary for those who have previously been accepted.



Here's the basic skeleton for the Reservation. Feel free to add colors, if you want.
Otherwise just fill it out and send it my way.



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PROFILE FORMAT add colors if you want. I'm too lazy to code it in there xD
Send this to me in a PM with the title 'on the brink'



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[b]Eye Color [/b]
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[b]Hair Color[/b]
[color=white]xxxxx[/color] [i]here[/i]

[b]Height[/b]
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[b]Weight[/b]
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[b]Tattoos/Piercings/Other[/b]
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[size=10.5][b]Notable History [/b]
[ [i]Anything that's common knowledge about your character.
This can be as long, or as short as you please[/i] ]

[b]Personality/Reputation [/b]
[ [i]a description of your characters personality/tendencies.
Again, this can be long, or short, and set up in according to your own preference. [/i] ]

[b]Fears[/b]
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[b]Aspirations[/b]
[color=white]xxxxx[/color] [i]here 1-3[/i]

[size=12]▶ Q U E S T L O G[/size]
[ This will be a link to a separate page in a test thread created by you.
It should include
> a section for abilities, including your level [ 1 - 10, 10 being a master ]
> a description of all your variations and special skills [ one per level allowed, 1 - 10 skill level on each]
[ the following is optional ]
> interactions/opinions for your character
> journal entries for reference ]

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FIVE days ago, people from across the realm arrived at the gates of the Sanctimonia to make new homes. Verdicts were regarding the following arrangements shortly after. { if you're new, and you missed this feel free to claim your character wasn't there.

BETROTHALS [ announced on the first day, via a meeting of each nations presiding king or queen ]

ELDEST PRINCESS OF EARTH < > ELDEST PRINCE OF FIRE

PRINCE OF AIR < > PRINCESS OF WATER

YOUNGEST PRINCE OF FIRE < > YOUNGEST PRINCESS OF EARTH

ADOPTED PRINCESS OF AIR < > YOUNGEST PRINCE OF EARTH

PRINCE OF WATER < > PRINCESS OF FIRE

Now, citizens from all four nations gather together in the commons to witness the union of their countries via wedlock.

Though individual pairings have the right to their own ceremony at a later time
for now, one ceremony will be held in front of the masses.
Each of the five pairs will ascend to a stage and exchange their vows, then address the people
together for the first time before standing aside and waiting for the ceremony to finish.

Shortly after a celebration will be held, with a feast, dancing, a tournament and several other attractions.

THE LAYOUT/PLAN

Keep in mind, balconies, including the wings/waiting area's are open.
There are a series of entrances to the palace itself located along the walls behind the stages.

Princesses will gather on the stage to the left, princes on the right. A collection of nobility and other leaders will watch from surrounding grey area, accompanied by a small task force comprised of each nations guardsmen. Other guards will be posted periodically throughout the crowd, as well as up on the main stage with the royal families.



STORM/WEATHER
Near constant rainfall. Waves of thunder and lighting, continue to boom on the surface overhead.

NEWS/HAPPENINGS
- in the preceding five days

Two monarchs have been lost since then. First, the Queen of Marisia, on the second day.
Next, the King of Terralora fell prey to a strange, and mysterious attack - witnessed and described by his councilman as preternatural, at best. For two more days, he survived by the grace of a skilled Marisian healer, but finally lost the fight and died in his chambers, not more than a day ago.
The first council of Kings ( and queens ) was held on the first day. [ link ]

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NPCs [ non-player and secondary characters ]

xxxxxxxxxxxxxThe Mute Maid

played by | ♀ Tanrria


xxxxxxxxxxxxxThe Art-loving Thief

Meliel Maris played by | ♂ Tanrria


xxxxxxxxxxxxxTHE FLIPPANT PIRATE

angus jackman | played by | ♂ Vruez


xxxxxxxxxxxxxTHE ANCIENT SEER

Sea Hag played by | ♀ QueenArasene



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