Alliance; arranged marriage rp OPEN & ACCEPTING!!!!!

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What would you do if everything was decided for you? Your clothing, your friends and, most importantly, you fiancee? Life for the royalty in this world is like that as the sons of Ethra are about to find out...

Index
Story
Rules
Character Skeletons
List of Accepted Characters
Setting
White List/ Black List
Away List
Announcements

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Story

Ethra is a small impoverished kingdom in the mountain lands. The king hopes to gain more wealth by marrying his four sons to the daughters of richer kingdoms. He sent letters to four different kings, requesting they send one daughter to be wed to one of his sons. Unfortuanatly the king is dead and most of the daughters who had been sent to wed the sons have dissapeared. The new King to be, Prince Vincent, has decided to continue the project his father left behind. New princesses are expected to arrive in the next few days and it is the job of Trinity, the only female left of the original four, to introduce the girls to what their lives are to become. The princes are ready and waiting (if a bit reluctant) and Vincent and Trinity have already begun plans for their own wedding. But then again, thats just one side of Ethra's people...

In the town below Ethra many people live. Their are the innocents... and then their are the people who are quite a bit more ruthless. The main group here consist of Zenith; the king of rogues, Layla; the queen of pirates, Anne; the little barmaid who has more to her then meets the eye, and Harlow; the rebellious pirate who is just now joining forces with Prince Donovan for the imminent war between Ethra and Thoruntor. Trinity has convinced herself she is not good enough for Vincent just as Anne and Zane are discovering the feelings they have for eachother. Social clashes and an outright war are what lies in Ethra's future. The king never bargained for this when he sought to better his kingdom through a few arranged marriages....

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Rules

-I am God! Anything I (or anyone on my whitelist) says, goes! Read ALL the rules before rping. I can and will change the rules when I see fit.

-This is a literate rp! I want at least a paragraph and no one liners... EVER!!!! I know that people get writers block but even so, you can still make a few sentences.

-Human Characters only in this rp please! You can have up to three characters but only one main one (prince/princess) Unless you get permission from me.

-The story section will be expanded upon once things get going. It is where I'll put all the story updates. It should be checked, especially after a long absence or upon joining. I've pretty much put all the basic events from the old rp on the story section but checking the plotline would still be good for a more detailed recount.

- Romance and fighting is encouraged! But keep it with gaia guidelines. If your not sure then just check the gaia ToS

- Again swearing is alright but don't go overboard! Nobody needs to hear your character drop the F-bomb five times in a six words sentence....

- The princes are all brothers, and they are all of different ages. The princess are all unrelated, and probably didn't know one another before being sent to Ethra. The youngest age for princes and princesses is 13, the oldest age they can be is 18. For any other character, the age just has to make sense for what they do and their skills and such.

-I would recommend reading the setting posts so you have a better understanding of what it's like

- put a llama somewhere in your character profile to show you've read all the rules

-pm me with the title "I'm What?!?!" in your charcter application

- No Cybering, Godmodding or trolling.. EVER!!!

- use (()) or {{}} for OOC (out of character)

- Post at least 4 times a week! I don't want inactive people joining just for the hell of it!

- pm if your going to be away...

- Thanks for reading all this and have fun!

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Character Skeleton

[imgleft]picture url[/imgleft][b]Name:[/b][color=pick a color]your character's name[/color]
[b]Nicknames:[/b] [color=pick a colour]Pretty self explanatory...[/color]
[b]Rank:[/b][color=pick a color]your position (prince, princess, servant, etc) for princess, specify what kingdom your are from (princess of Rhaedon, or something
[b]Age:[/b] [color=pick a color] [/color]
[b]Personality:[/b][color=pick a color] [/color]
[b]Backstory:[/b][color=pick a color]your character's life up until now[/color]
[b]Weapons[/b] [color=pick a colour]Pretty Obvious.. Your allowed as many as you want[/color]
[b]Other:[/b] [color=pick a color]anything else you think we should know[/color] [b]Username:[/b][color=pick a color] [/color]

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Accepted Characters

Princes

Name:Vincent Knox
Nicknames: none
Rank:Prince of Ethra, soon to be King
Age: 19
Personality:Vincent is rather to himself at times. He cares deeply for his family--what little is left--and who is close to him in his life--which is growing slim. Lately, he has become extremely depressed. Basically, his life is handing by a few threads. The fact that he had to bury his father alone and now sees his fiance--whom he's grown to love deeply--walking away from him to her own death doesn't exactly help...
Backstory:When Vincent was young, he never had much of a childhood. Since he was the eldest of the princes, he had to be put through so many lessons it nearly drove him insane. One day, he was so stressed that when his best friend tried to console him, he snapped and pushed her out a window to her death.
That moment changed his life. He resorted to black magic, sacrificing a nearby theif to try to bring his friend back to life. All he could do was to bring her back in the form of a hawk, who's new name was Raine. Raine is able to speak in human tongue and has a spiritual connection to Vincent.
Since the accident Vincent had stayed mute. Only when his father died did he start to speak again. At first he hated his fiance, Trinity, with all of his being. It appeared she had felt the same. But slowly, he began to fall for her.
When they both had concided to their feelings, a visit from her hated brother had made everything gone down-hill. Thoruntor had placed War on them. His youngest brother, Donovan, had left to try to recruit others to help. His second youngest, Artyx, practically locked himself forever in his room after delving too far into magic. And Tadashi, his last brother, fled the castle and away from his arranged marriage.
If things could get any worse, Trinity left just as their wedding was finally being put together.
Vincent was forced to work even harder, recieving very little sleep and looking more like the living dead than a human. He was alone when he buried his father, and when he attempted to kill himself, Trinity appeared. But now her appearance seems to have only made the pain so much worse. He just had her in his arms, the final string he had to hang on to, and now she was taking herself away from him...
Weapons twin swords he carries at his sides
Other: Vincent is extremely depressed. It's not none how much longer he'll be around...
Username:kaname_inu


Name:Donovan
Nicknames: Don
Rank: Prince of Ethra
Age: 16
Personality: Compared to his brothers, Donovan is hot blooded and eager for a fight. He enjoys sparring and combat immensely and studied many techniques and war scenarios until he could do them in his sleep. His dream is to become an admiral and lead the Ethranian military on a campaign to gain land from other kingdoms. He acts often without thinking and has been described as a flirt.
Backstory:Since he is the youngest prince, Donovan felt the need to do something with his life other than sitting around in the castle, so he apprenticed as a tanner and a blacksmith but felt neither were for him. Realizing his passion was in the heat of battle, Donovan enrolled in the army and rose through the ranks quickly, going on many campaigns in the three years he’s been an Ethranian soldier. Recently, he had been at sea, hunting down and killing two infamous pirates, and was double crossed by a man he thought he could trust. Surprisingly enough, he ran into the same man while visiting the sea-port of Ethra, which in such a mountainous country is really just a few cliffs and a small strip of beach.
Only ever taking leave when a part of the dilapidated watchtower fell on him, crushing his ribs and puncturing a lung. Since then, whenever he exerts himself too much the wound breaks and his lung fills with blood. Needless to say, He despises this weakness and often ignores it until he is coughing up blood.
At the moment, he is returning to the palace to confer with his older brother on his proposed plans of war, unaware of the current state of affairs between Vincent and Trinity.
Weapons His main modus operandi is two ornate double edged steel swords, that he forged himself, (although, he could really fight with anything) and Lucifer, his elegantly brutal war horse.
Other: No luck in love. Makes all the leathers he wears. Recently cut off his traditionally long hair in order to disguise himself.
Username: Potato38c


Name: Merric Knox
Nicknames: Ricky
Rank:Prince of Ethra
Age: 18
Personality: Quiet and kind, Merric likes making others happy without putting himself in the spotlight. He's shy around those he doesn't know, but he can be quite enthusiastic around his family and friends. He's loves learning and some consider him cold and calculating in public.
Backstory: Merric grew up along his twin brother Artyx, the two near inseperable in their early years. But as time went on their interests changed and they grew apart. Merric went to the small land of Khadein to study magic when he was eight while his brother stayed in Ethra and studied swordsmanship. One day, the prince simply... vanished. Many stories implied there was a magical accident and the prince was caught in it, but no one knows for sure... On most accounts Merric was considered dead. Either way, he hasn't been seen in almost four years...
Weapons magic, swords, and staves
Other: Merric's magic interests were focused on animal and elemental magic. It was even said that he could transform into a white tiger and control the wind.
Username: manga_artist303


Name:"Kele" Annar Tamaka Lamont
Nicknames: The Wild Prince, Tamaka, Tami, Wolf, Fang, most names that have an animal reference; calls himself Kele
Rank: Prince of Famyre
Age: 19
Personality: Wild and spirited, his true personality comes alive only when there are no humans around. Around crowds of people, his emotions are almost frozen; he doesn't usually speak unless he needs to. He's more likely to open up when around animals and humans who care for animals (like stablehands or caring owners). Annar acts instinctively, and doesn't care much about what others think about his strange habits.
Backstory:The eldest son of King Aryn of Ethra's sister and the current king of Famyre, Annar lived a comfortable life. Famyre, located not far from Ethra, had great wealth because of its vast plains and farmlands, lush forests, and pure water sources. But with its wealth and abundance came greed and jealousy, and when Annar was still a young boy, there was an attempt on his life. Fearing for his son's life, King Kylan of Famyre sent his son with a few servants on a journey to his brother-in-law's kingdom of Ethra.
However, Annar never made it to his uncle's kingdom. Whether it was more assassins or simple drunks, nobody knows; however, the corpses of the servants were found just outside one of the towns near Famyre's border. Annar was presumed dead, and the kingdom mourned their loss.
Several years later, however, scouts discovered a young man in the forests around the same area Annar had disappeared years before, with the same color hair and eyes as the missing prince. King Kylan had the young man retrieved and brought to the castle. Rumors of his survival of that terrible slaughter of his servants were wide-ranged, though most of them told of the prince being adopted by packs of wolves, bears or mountain lions. Annar--now calling himself Kele, however, was not happy to be caged by the stone walls of the castle. He resisted his parents attempts to bring him back into "human society" and had the ability to terrify most of the servants with a mere glance. However, he didn't show objection to his relearning of the human language, though he refused to give up the other, strange language he spoke in when visiting the stables or other places with animals.
Realizing that Annar would never succeed him--the right to the throne going to one of his younger siblings--and hearing of the trouble in Ethra, King Kylan sent his eldest son off to Ethra once more.
Weapons Mostly his fists, but is quite adept at using hammers and axes. Is more likely to use a weapon made of stone or wood rather than iron or steel.
Other: He speaks in broken speech most of the time, often switching into an unknown dialect that many say is the language of animals. Sudden noises and open fires startle him. He's a surprisingly good artist, though self portraits of himself are never human. Only his parents and the royal advisors call him Annar.
Username: manga_artist303

Princesses

Name: Trinity Mordollwen
Nicknames: N/A
Rank: Princess of Thoruntor
Age: 19
Personality: Trinity used to be a kind, loving person but after learnig that she'd been lied to her entire life she has changed drastically. She has become a cold, heartless person who's only pleasure lies in causing trouble and misfortune to people. She has a cruel sense of humour and is the epitome of the word pessismist. She does not trust easily and is disgusted by her fathers disguised banishement.
Backstory: Trinity is the princess of the kingdom of Thorontur. She is supposedly the daughter of the king but found out the truth when she was 14. She was the illigitimate daughter of a bandit or assasin. Her mother wasn;t sure which. The oldest of her fathers children, she was his favourite until he found out the truth of her birth. When he heard about the marriage to the princes he decided to send her out. He'd be gaining wealth and banishing her from his sight for the majority of his life. Trinity is not a sensitive person but the hate of her father nearly broke her.
Weapons: Trinity, though brought up pampered, learned how to use a longbow from one of the master archerers who had lived in the village. She is now probably one of the best shots in all the kingdoms. She can also use a few small daggers but isn't quite as adept as she would like to be.
Other: Trinity, though cold, has always held a soft spot for animals and is always kinder around them. She is also a beautiful singer though the hope of someone hearing it is slim. Very slim.
Username: blackrose544


Name:Rurutia Del Amore
Nicknames: Pretty self explanatory...
Rank: A princess, but only by title - she is the so said unmarried monarch of a small nation called Laedra
Age: 17
Personality:Rurutias temper is a little fickle - easy going at one moment, but any mention of the 'great tragedy' on her parents, the previous King and Queen will make her go icy on you. It is very uncharacteristic for her to end up going prickly on someone though
Backstory:So said to be a little disreputable and ruthless by people outside of her kingdom, not many know that she conceals her identity of Princess by dressing as a Court Jester. Her Regent and the rest of her Court has demanded that she come to Ethra and find an eligible Prince to marry. Rurutia has other ideas and doesn't like their pushing and shoving at all. However, she couldn't do much about it in the end since the Regent's ruling overshadows her own until she reaches the age of 18.

Laedra is a nation famous for it's fine arts and weapon crafting.
Weapons An odd weapon passed down from her ancestors. A scythe at one end and a sword at the other. A little unweildy, Rurutia both fears and admires this weapon as she doesn't know herself where the blade will land
Other: Rurutia has never known love, not in the romantic sense. Instead, she upholds things like Duty. If she must marry, then she must.
Username:Yukarikotoko

Name:Akira Reinhart
Nicknames: Ai (use to be called)
Rank:Princess of Leviathen
Age: 18
Personality:A shy timid modest girl, who has always kept to herself her whole life. She is a bit of a depressed girl but with love and kindness she can be brought out of her bad habits
Backstory:Born and raised in Leviathen she was the youngest child of the king's at the time. She had a brother 7 years older than her who had always taken care of her no matter what. They would go horse-back riding together and even run in the rain. Then one day when she was 9 her brother went out on his own to kill some neighboring wolves who were killing livestock. He didn't come back that night and she had figured he had a lot on his hand. Though he never came. It was then a search party was sent out only to find the remains of his body torn and slashed while being mawed on by the pack. That was when she drew back and her once happy self disappeared. Her father forced her to still go horse-back riding and play like a normal princess, but the joy in her eyes was drawn away. Now she has word she is to wed someone she had no clue of what-so-ever, her father and mother decided this hoping to see joy in her face once more, and with that she was sent off on her horse.
Weapons [color-darkblue]Her brothers bow and arrow bag, as well as his knight sword.
Other: She clings dearly to the things left behind by her brother and now his horse is hers and she takes care of his white stallion and wouldn't without him.
Username:Miomi_Niasou

Name:Allysaine Rhae
Nicknames: Ally
Rank:Former princess of Rhaedon, now a fugitive
Age: 14
Personality:Ally used to be the perfect daughter a king could hope for. She was very lady like, very demure. All she wanted to be a good wife, and perhaps someday a queen. But now she has no time for such pursuits. Now she has nothing but her life, and that may not even last long. Now her days are spent in fear that she may still be hunted.
Backstory:As the only child of a king who really wanted a son, Ally strived to be a daughter he could be proud of. She learned to do all the things a proper lady should know, with the knowledge that she would one day be sent off to marry a lord or some other noble to strengthen her father's position. She was sent to be married to one of the princes of Ethra, but when her mother became pregnant, Allysaine's father summoned her home. He hoped it would be the son he had always hoped for, and he wanted Ally there to witness his birth. He was not even born, yet already the whole kingdom adored him, none more than Ally. She had always wanted a brother.
But all of that went up in smoke the day her kingdom fell.
Rhaedon's warlike neighbor, Ragsaras, had swarmed Rhaedon. Thousands died, including the king and the queen and the unborn prince. Ally's loyal nurse managed to get her out of the castle, but she disappeared. Alone, Ally managed to get out of the kingdom, with only a horse and the clothes on her back. Her lavish dress managed to get her a few coins in another kingdom, but she still didn't know where to go. Her father's allies wouldn't help her, there would be no benefit for them. If she had been a boy, it would have been different, but a girl was worthless. She finally settled on Ethra, the only kingdom where she had friends.
Weapons She carries short sword, though she doesn't know how to wield it.
Other: tl;dr: she used to be a princess, but now she's not.
Username:d i i z k o

Non Royals

Name:Layla Azure
Nicknames: N/A
Rank: Queen of Pirates
Age:22
Personality:Layla is a complicated person. The captain of the most ruthless crew of pirates around, she is a strong individual and won't take any crap from anyone. Though she can be kind of cold she is also very fun to hang around and is one of the best captains known. She is pretty laid back about most things but she didn't get her title for nothing. Layla and her crew are feared and respected across the seas because of their ruthlessness and ability to do pretty much your worst nightmare at any time. They're also feared because they have no concious. Layla and her crew can kill an entire ship and then go get drunk and have fun the following hour without feeling any remorse or regret.
Backstory:Layla was born into a poor family somewhere in the slums. She had 4 other sibling (all boys) and they were doing alright in this world until her father lost his job. Soon the family was going hungry and her parents did the only thing they saw fit. Her father took her and sold her to the slavers. She was only seven at the time and she'd never forget the look on her fathers face as he gave her away to the heartless men who handled her as if she were a dog. The men had given her father a small sac of money... not even enough for a week. This was what she'd been worth to her family and the knowledge never failed to bring her the worst pain she'd ever experienced to this very day.

It was only days later that the king came to the slave market looking for a girl to wait on his oldest daughter hand and foot. He chose Layla. The small girl was soon taken back to the castle and given to Trinity, the kings favourite daughter at the time. The two girls got along great and their relationship was one of friendship rather then slave and master. Their lives were wonderful together until the truth of Trinity's birth was discovered. Life turned horrible then and trinity did the only thing she could, send Layla out to the streets in hopes of the girl finding a better life then the one that awaited her in the castle. That night, the little slave was hungry and decided to steal from one of the stalls that selled bread. She was seen and was soon finding herself being chased down throughout the streets of Thoruntor. It was that night that she met Barrett... her new adoptive father. The man was a pirate and he taught her everything bout pirating he knew. When he died she went to his old wife.. the pirate queen. Her new nother continued to teach her the ways of a pirate and when she died it was Layla who took the crown. No she's made port in Ethra and is finding amusement in the weirdest places while being here.
Weapons Layla's weapons consist of a khopesh sword, a cutlass and assorted knives and daggers of varying length.
Other: Layla's ship is named the Devils Plague. Though it is not well known, the figure head in the shape of a hellhound is made up of all the ships she or her mother have ever destroyed.
Username:blackrose544

Name:Jolene Kurayami
Nicknames: Joli
Rank: Cook
Age: 18
Personality: Jolene has a very outgoing personality. She's got a bit of a temper coupled with a sharp tongue that refuses to be tamed by her rank or other servants. When treated respectfully, Jolene will be equally polite, and can also be quite kind when she wants to be. She is honestly blunt and is quick to defend her friends. Jolene hates being pushed around, especially by men who thing women are inferior.
Backstory:Jolene's father was Ethra's royal chef and her mother was a cook in a travelling caravan. She adopted her parents' love of cooking at an early age, quickly becoming very good at this skill. Her father was killed during an assassination attempt of King Aryn when she was three, and her mother soon took over her husband's job. Jolene grew up alongside the princes of Ethra, and knows more about them than most of the other servants her age. Jolene learned several skills, including how to use and forge weapons, from her parents' friends and fellow servants. Meanwhile, her cooking skills continued to become even more spectacular and eventually surpassed even her mother's skill. When her mother became ill, Jolene didn't take the job of royal chef, wanting to make sure she could help her mother between work shifts. She isn't spiteful towards the new royal chef, enjoying her job as she expands her knowledge of her trade.
Weapons None unless provoked. Her frying pan and fists are always on hand, but give her a battle axe and Jolene's a monster of a fight.
Other: Jolene has a major pet peeve about anyone insulting her cooking. She isn't a favorite among the maids and butlers, mostly because of her "disrespectful" attitude towards the princes; Jolene treats the princes just like her other friends among the cooks and stablehands--and other normal people, as she thinks of it. She loves sparring with swordsman, soldiers, and the princes; as well as high places. Jolene has a soft spot for young children and animals.
Username: manga_artist303

Name:Zenith Crane (more commonly known as Zane the Piper)
Nicknames: Zen, Piper
Rank: King of the Rogues
Age: 24
Personality: Zenith is rather polite for a rogue, and it's difficult to get him truly mad. He has a quirky, almost carefree attitude, and although he can be a flirt, he's very respectful towards women.
Backstory: Zenith almost seemed to appear out of nowhere. Said to be a banished prince from a destroyed kingdom, he was discovered one day unconscious by a wandering swordsman. The man nursed him back to health, and Zenith became his constant companion. However, the swordsman was killed in the crossfire between two royal armies. From that point on, he became a rogue, known as Zane the Piper, preying mainly on obnoxious royal soldiers. Upon coming to Ethra he took the dark side of the law by storm, becoming King of the Rogues after defeating every criminal and outlaw there. Occassionally sneaking into the palace disguised as a servant, he has developed a good relationship with Ethra's cooks and stablehands.
Weapons Daggers, knives, and swords are his prefered weapons, but he is adept at many other types of weapons as well.
Other: Although he does like parties, Zenith is known to refuse alcoholic drinks.
Username: manga_artist303

Name:Anne Bonny
Nicknames: none
Rank:ex-barmaid, soon to be rogue-in-training
Age: 22
Personality:Anne is pretty blunt to the point at times and doesn't like to take down-talk about herself or her character. She had a firey temper when people often believe she is younger than she actually is, all due to her young appearance. Other times, she is pretty helpful and quick to the jump if she can do anything to help. Anne sometimes is pretty clumsy, but she's working to fix that fact.
Backstory:When Anne was born, she was born on the open waters. Her parents were a pair of one of the best pirates on the seas. She lived when them over the waters and around pirates. When she was four, however, her parents' ship was attacked by the previous Pirate Queen and sunk. Anne's mother and father managed to get her into a life boat and saved her from their cruel fate. Anne floated back to land, tears streaming down her face the entire time.
From then on, an inn keeper raised her. Eventually, her mind had come to block out her memories of her parents and her real past. All she had of her unknown self was a golden locked around her neck, and even then she couldn't seem to open it...
When she was 22, Anne had taken the job of a barmaid (which she despised). She had encountered a shady character who she learned later to actually be Zane the Piper, King of the Rogues. When they grew to know each other a little more, Anne asked him to take her to the ports of Ethra. All her excuse was that she always had some sort of... draw to the oceans...
Weapons Anne had to avoid lecherous drunks in the bar, so she trained herself to be extremely advance in hand-to-hand combat.
Other: Currently she seems to have an affectionate side for a certain rogue...
Username:kaname_inu

Name:Tyler Marshall
Nicknames: none
Rank:servant
Age: 19
Personality:Tyler is normally very kept to himself and quiet. He virtually has no temper, and is polite to everyone around him. Around Jolene he opens up more, showing the rather soft and kind interior he hides beneath the submissive servant he is.
Backstory:Tyler had grown up on the streets of the village. He never knew his parents, nor did he have any relatives to take him in. At times he was invited to eat in the kitchens of the nearby tavern or pub, but often he stuck to himself and stayed very solitary.
One day, Jolene had found him and offored to bring him back to the castle with her. He didn't know why he had agreed, but he was glad he did. Since then, Tyler had been forever grateful to her.
Weapons none
Other: Tyler has fallen in love with Jolene, yet has never told her yet.
Username: kaname_inu


Name:Leona
Nicknames: Mom, Ms. Leona
Rank: Seamstress
Age: 25
Personality: Always smiling and tries to see the good in everything. Patient and caring. A true mother to all. Incandescently in love with Orlando and wishes he would stop thinking he was bad for her. Adores her daughter and thanks the stars everyday for her family.
Backstory:Living the quiet life, learning the seamstresses’ trade in her little family shop, was rather redundant for her until the day Orlando came crashing through her wall. She had to hold back a laugh as she told him off and swatted him with her broom, but she was more than pleased when he came to visit again, helping her father rebuild the wall. It was then that she could see the goodness in the rogue and had started to feel affection for the man.
After a year of hesitantly flirting, she accepted his proposal and they married, with much complaining from her parents as Orlando had not made too good of a first impression on them.
Now she lives in a small apartment near the hub of town and is a well renowned seamstress, even commissioned by the late king.
Weapons Not the type to fight.
Other: Miri
Username: Potato38c


Name: Orlando
Nicknames: Lando, Daddy
Rank: Orlando the Jokester, professional rogue.
Age: 29
Personality: Very family oriented and does everything with them in mind. Protective. Dotes on his daughter and his incredible temper fades away whenever she is near. Really hates the idea of war because he fears for his family.
Backstory: A priest’s b*****d son, Orlando didn’t really have much of a childhood before his introduction into crime. As an adolescent, he participated in many roguish pastimes, gaining a reputation for himself as Orlando the Jokester, who would often joke and play tricks on his victims but would become dangerously temperamental the moment something did not go as planned.
After a rather foolish bout, in which both men could not remember why they did, Orlando was thrown through the wall of the seamstress’s shop, where he then met his current wife, who was rather livid at the time.
He is now married to said seamstress, who was rather reluctant to respond to his ‘wooing’ but did anyways. Orlando faced a heck of a lot of animosity from her parents though and even now they don’t really like him. He has a daughter, Miri, who’s four and is incredibly adorable..
Weapons Various knives, but does more damage with his fists than anything else, especially after he took to wearing brass knuckles.
Other: His mother, a mistress, was incredibly superstitious and although he thinks most of it is utter nonsense, he still has his wife and daughter wear rosaries at all times. Username: Potato38c


Name:Cain Nightblade
Nicknames: N/A
Rank: Knight of Hintrah, Abel's partner
Age: 23
Personality: Hardworking, brave and serious, Cain tends to have a no-nonsense attitude towards most people. He can be quite sarcastic and stubborn, but is always willing to help those in need. Very few people see the soft, gentle personality hidden behind the edgy, grounded attitude he usually shows. Cain is a knight first, and a friend second, with the exception of Abel. The knight is also levelheaded and isn't intimidated easily.
Backstory: An orphaned street rat in the making, Cain was taken into the care of the royal guard at an early age. Quickly adapting to this new life, he soon started his training as a knight. His time as a squire was made difficult by the other boys, who hated the commoner who bested them in almost everything. He became instant friends with his only defender, Abel, and later the prince the pair was in-charge of watching. When the prince they watched over was banished and their king killed by another one of his sons, Cain escaped his island homeland with Abel, the young princess Maria, and a handful of other knights. They have been traveling and hiding from the new tyrant that has ruled Hindrah for the last nine years. After seperating from Maria and the other knights, Abel and Cain started their search for their banished prince. Finding Prince Zenith in Ethra was quite a surprise...
Weapons Lances, spears, swords, javelins. He prefers fighting horseback.
Other: Cain has great difficulty socializing with most women. He doesn't like having people stand behind him, especially those adept with knives.
Username: manga_artist303


Name:Abel Dawn
Nicknames: Abe
Rank: Knight of Hintrah, Cain's partner
Age: 23
Personality: Sweet, sensitive and gentle, Abel is a friend first and a knight second. He is friendly towards everyone and is quick to defend his friends. Don't take his kindness for weakness, however... Abel is a fierce fighter on the battlefield and won't hesitate to run enemies through.
Backstory: Born into one of the oldest noble bloodlines in Hindrah, Abel started his knight training at a very young age. It wasn't long before he befriended the outcast of the squires, Cain, and the two of them have been inseperable since. Not after the prince they were assigned to was banished, the elder of Hindrah's two princesses and the love of Abel's life, Princess Elice, mysteriously disappeared. Along with protecting Princess Maria and finding the banished prince, Abel hoped to find his long-lost love across the ocean from his homeland. Now that Prince Zenith has been found and Princess Maria is protected, the knight is even more determined to find Elice...
Weapons Javelins, lances, spears, swords. Abel prefers fighting horseback.
Other: Abel doesn't like being upset, and will often excuse himself from conversations with high tension. The knight can vanish for hours on end after such situations and reappear as happy and enthusiastic as ever. He doesn't like thinking about his homeland.
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Name: Arislan Alexander Asterion III
Nicknames: None
Rank: Royal Knight of Ethra and Captain of The Knights of Tantalus
Age: 26
Personality: Somewhat on the quiet side is what most would say about Arislan, but those who know him well would say he is calculating. A born tactician and constantly watching for any change in the mountains. His tactical mindset can only be broken when he is drunk which he tries to avoid.
Backstory: Born into a family of knights and raised accordingly. During his mid-teens Arislan spent most of his days helping the blacksmith in the forging of new blades. He was raised to understand that a knight must understand all the workings of a sword including its creation. He must learn to tend to it's care and most importantly, never sheath a moist blade. When he wasn't with the blacksmith Arislan would be sparring with the other potential knights of Ethra. His nights he spend studying the history of Ethra as well as other kingdoms, focusing mostly on past wars and the way they were engaged. At the age of 18 Arislan became a Knight of Ethra, by 21 a Royal Knight then at the age of 23 he formed The Royal Knights of Tantalus whose duty laid at the front lines.
Weapons: Arislan is trained in the use of many weapons but prefers and excels most with his longsword and short bow.
Other: Arislan Without His Helmet
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Name:Elaine Svenson
Nicknames: Eli
Rank:Baker
Age: 21
Personality: Elaine can be withdrawn at times, but when she is around people, she tries to put on a smile. Even though she is just a baker, she gives off an air of control. It isn't that she forces dominance- there's just a feeling that people have when they are around her that makes them follow her. It is because of this fact that Elaine has a lot of friends, though even when she is with them, her mind seems to wander to somewhere far off.
Backstory:Those who are close to Elaine can sometimes hear an accent that originates from Hintrah, however, she normally is able to conceal it. The little that is known about her is that she comes from a broken home and that Erik and Susan Svenson are her godparents through the death of Susan's sister, Laureen. Though people have tried to learn more about Elaine's past, she always seems to change the subject. It is around that time that Elaine becomes withdrawn, which is why most people don't ask her too many questions.
Weapons Elaine doesn't normally fight people, but instead uses diplomacy as her course of action. If, however, there was a problem, she would probably use the dagger that she has concealed in the folds of her dress.
Other: Even though Eli is just a simple baker, she is able to play the piano rather well. She normally spends her free time playing in one of the local taverns in order to make some spare change.
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Name: Audi Ophilius Ruebard
Nicknames: Audi, Lad, Toy Soldier, Ruebard
Rank: High Ranking Soldier
Age: 19
Personality: Audi can be a fairly testy guy when you get on his nerves (and sometimes even when you don't). He doesn't hae much patience and even less for stupidity. He developed a harsh personality through time spent with the military, but if he likes you, he can be a pretty okay guy. When in a good mood, he becomes agreeable and even generous.
Backstory: As a boy, Audi dreamed of serving under the princes or kings via the military and often practiced weaponry with his father at a young age. His father had been a veteran and thus had quite a lot to show him. Considering himself ready to offer himself up to the military and no good for any other profession, Audi joined up with the military at the young age of 13 to help as a medic on the field, not yet considered old enough to actually fight.

Though he was frustrated by having to work in such an area, he eventually weaseled his way into the action at age 16, where his prowess showed itself and he immediately began rising through the ranks.

He's never had much love interests or the like and has always found despite his militaristic ways, that he gets along well with thieves and harlots, and the like. At age nineteen, he is currently supposed to be serving under Prince Donovan.
Weapons Audi prefers to think of himself as an artist on the battlefield and always favored a multitude of small knifes, though he does enjoy thin blades and long-ranged bows. He has no attachment to any specific weapon.
Other: Lost his left eye the first time he was on a battle field, thus his depth perception is a little off.
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Name:Adrian Knox
Nicknames: Uncle Adrian or just Uncle
Rank:Was a knight from Ethra, sort of is his own knight at the moment
Age: 32
Personality:Inside he still grieves for the loss of his brother but he hides it with his cheerful exterior trying to lighten everyone's mood up. As well he loves to get in a good fight once in a while and grab a couple of beers. Oh, and let's not forget he is quite flirtatious.
Backstory:Adrian grew up the youngest brother to Vincent's father and he seemed to live always to live in the shadow of his eldest brother, but that was life for the youngest male. He grew to find a love for hunting and soon he would set out during the family get togethers for the deer needed to laid for dinner. The older he got the more he drew away from his family heading for the journey of a warrior for Ethra. Then when he was 23 he disappeared unknown to his family of his wanderings of the earth in search for someone he himself could love and fight for (be it a woman or plot of land). Just recently has he came back after hearing of the war about to arupt and then while drinking in a pub one night as he came closer to Ethra he heard the death of his brother. Adrian then ran with all his might through the forest to the land he once called home. He slaughtered a deer as he saw it in his path and wept at it's side as the blood still ran drawing his face towards the fur. Now he takes the kill home for his beloved brother and his nephews.
Weapons A long steel battleaxe and a golden dagger.
Other: Adrian is somewhat bi but now-a-days he leans more towards male, no one in his family knows of this -his brother didn't even know.
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Setting

The roleplay takes place in the medieval kingdom of Ethra and the surrounding countryside. The terrain is mountainous, with a few fields for sheep (Ethra's main export is wool). It is usually cold or chilly, with clear skies in the summer and snow in the winter.

-The palace is fairly small, and drafty. The great hall is where feasts, court, and council are held. It is a long hall, large enough to accommodate one thousand people. It is hung with faded tapestries depicting hunts, and a few historic events. There are many winding hallways, and hidden servant corridors. The halls are lined with torches, though many halls are unlit, since no one uses them. There are three towers. The stoutest is the library, where all manner of old books and manuscripts can be found. The second is the suites for family and guests (servants have their own quarters in the cellars). The tallest, thinnest tower was the observatory, but it has long since fallen into ruin. There are holes in the ceiling, and birds roost in the rafters. The observatory is gray with bird droppings and dust. The outer buildings of the palace consist of kitchens, stables, kennels, a wash room, and a greenhouse. The interior of the greenhouse is like a southern summer, warm and humid. The glass panels capture the heat of the sun to warm the room, and the doors are specially sealed to keep the chill air out. Down beneath the castle are the catacombs, another deserted part of the palace. The torches stay mysteriously lit even though no one but the ancient kings have been down there in centuries. It is no longer in use, or even known of by anyone alive.

-Near the castle is a large village. In the center of the village is a market. The market is the place where most festivals are held. Some of the anticipated festivals include the Harvest Festival, the Hunt Festival, Midwinter Festival, and Spring Festival. The Harvest Festival is held every autumn, to celebrate a good harvest. The Hunt Festival is held in the summer. Performers line the streets, and all the people dress up in costumes. Midwinter Festival is held in the middle of winter. It is a time for families to get together and celebrate. Spring Festival celebrates the melting of snow and the coming of new life. The town is decorated with flowers, and children get free sweets.

Weather, Season, Time

Weather
sunny but chilly. Fall is upon us.

Season
Fall

Time
Afternoon

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White List

-manga_artist303

d i i z k o

-kaname_inu

-potato38C

Black List

Nobody. Lets try to keep it that way....

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Away List

Nobody right now...

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Announcements

-Hey guys, I'm having trouble keeping up with the plotline of the rp because of school and stuff. If there's anyone willing to write up like, weekly plot lines it would be much appreciated! Just send me a pm if your interested!

- The harvest festival is coming up next month.. i'll figure out the details and put them up in a bit.

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+Trinity Mordollwen+

The crack of the whip in the sand below leads you to look down
The watching crowd and the ringleaders smirk begin to whirl around

Trinity walked from Vincent's room with a heavy heart, knowing that her refusal to tell him the truth could very well mark the end of their relationship. It was what she'd planned but that didn't mean she'd anticipated just how much the seperation would hurt emotionally. With a soft sigh she walked up the stairs, her expression lifting somewhat as she saw the huge ridgeback bounding up the steps towards her. Tempest always knew how to make the woman feel better and Trinity didn't know how she'd survived all these years without the hound. Shaking her head with a somewhat weak smile, the woman leaned down to stroke the beasts head affectionatly. Tempest was a one-woman dog and though she tolerated other people, she never let them stroke and pet her unless she was specifically commanded to do so by her master.

Trinity sighed once more as she straightened up and continued her walk up the stairs towards her room. She needed a change of clothes badly and her hair needed a good brushing to. The long ivory strands knotted very easily and it was torture to try and brush it out once the tangles had found their place. Of course, as she reached up a hand to feel her usually smooth hair, she found that it was knotted just as she'd feared. Ah well more time to take her mind off Vincent she supposed. As she made it to her room and swung open the door she walked right over to the vanity in the corner, picking up a brush and beginning the meticulous job of combing out all the tangles. As she continued with her task her mind wandered to the princesses who were expected to arrive within the next few days. It was her job to show them around and though she wasn't particularly looking forward to the task, she knew it would take her mind off the troubles that all seemed to be taking a turn for the worse lately. Ah well, that wasn't anything new...

You are a little girl again, the people you tormentor
Surrounded by the twisted crowd, trapped in the main rings centre.