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The golden Kingdom of Edric is an extremely grand place, with everything looking its best. There is hardly any mess; the kingdom does not tolerate sloppiness or messiness.. Although it seems overly extravagant, everything is done relatively tastefully;. nothing is gaudy, nothing is overdone or pretentious. Decorations are put up for a reason, to create a sense of empowerment and wealth to the other kingdoms, and also to push forward the sense of pride that the citizens feel for their kingdom. Everything inside the castle is smooth and gold and the walls are draped with sheer red cloth which glitter gold in the light. The entire kingdom is bathed in a golden glow from these cloths, which are found throughout, hanging from the walls of buildings, to windows, to clothing.

Fashion among the kingdom is, of course, at its peak. Citizens of the kingdom tend to dress in many layers, and colors represent the level of wealth you have acquired. For example, those that can afford to buy red and gold clothing or fabric tend to be better off than those who can only afford to buy black or brown. Gold, of course, is the most expensive and the most coveted clothing.

Magic is relatively common throughout the kingdom; it is a spoken language. Using certain phrases and words creates spells, and these words are read from various books. Magic is derived from study and learning, based upon the abilities of the person using it - though there are a few who have had it since birth (however this is relatively rare). Most spells are memorized; but some are known to still carry books.

Every person in the kingdom has what is known as a "mana stone." This is a stone particular to the person, and it is enchanted to become whatever the wielder wishes. For some it will be a weapon, perhaps, or a creature, or even some sort of element such as fire or water. A person's full magical abilities are concealed within the mana stone. When in battle, they are able to summon their enchanted mana stone and use it to their advantage.

Hunter weapons also fall under the category of summoning. They are more like glorified servants; humanoid forms that can be summoned with the right words to do the bidding of their summoner. They are bound to whomever they are linked to, but they cannot fight on their own, and they can be desummoned whenever the summoner wishes.

Reapers may retain their weapons, but they must adapt to the setting. The same goes with familiars, which are a form of magic.

Everyone is mostly human. Traits like cat ears / wings / tails / etc do not exist in this world.

The Tower sits behind the castle, to the right of it.

The people of the Gold Kingdom are a proud sort, confident in their abilities and who they are. Ranks are determined by a number of things, including (but not limited to) the ability to present yourself, how strong you are able to hold your own. There are various types of magic and abilities within the kingdom; how well you are able to control these abilities is what determines your status.


gaia_crown EMPRESSES (Queens) are the hardest rank to accomplish and the most highly esteemed beneath the Emperor. Empresses are extremely confident and intelligent. They know when to speak aloud and when to simply observe. They are capable of handling their own abilities with dignity and grace and are proud of what they do and who they serve. The Emperor is particularly picky about who becomes an Empress, as they are oftentimes the closest advisers to him.

gaia_crown GENERALS (Knights) are the ones who have the most control over their abilities. They are not necessarily the strongest, but they are capable of lowering the defense of whomever they fight against because of their quick thinking and confidence. The Generals make up those that the Emperor trusts to be the ones to protect the kingdom, and among them the most loyal.

gaia_crown ADVISORS (Bishops) are perhaps the proudest of the ranks. Their intelligence is high and their way of thinking quick and carefully thought out. They are the ones who are persuasive and enigmatic. They speak well; they are the orators, the ones who provide the Emperor with information.

gaia_crown PRACTITIONERS (Rooks) are found to be the cleverest of the ranks. They are the ones who observe and take note, rather than advance or speak aloud. They are cautious and oftentimes the stealthiest, able to use their abilities to the kingdom's advantage.

gaia_crown NOBLES (Pawns) are the lowest rank, but not disregarded by the Emperor. They are the ones who are proud enough of their own abilities to be gophers, so to speak. They are sneaky and secretive; the secret-keepers of the kingdom who are sent to discover the weaknesses of their enemies. Nobles are often overlooked because they lie beneath the other ranks, but they are still important.

gaia_crown YEOMEN (Wild Cards) are a mystery to yet be unfolded.

gaia_crown Miasma color: Gold

gaia_crown The strong point of the Kingdom of Regalia is their confidence and pride, especially in their use of magic. They deserve what they have, and they are quite proud to be who they are. And they are willing to fight to keep what they have worked so hard to earn.

You have not earned your place in this world.

The release of the mana stone / Unbinding - The user unlocks and releases their full magical abilities, whether it be summoning a creature who does consistent damage, or using a specialized weapon enchanted with extra magic to create a constant aura of damage for a certain amount of time.

Roll 1d6. For the 1d6 turns rolled, the targeted opponent takes an extra -3 HP damage for 1d6 turns.

Looking to the ‘invitation’ Lan pursed her lips. She’d arrived with all the others, dressed her finest. Greens, Blues, violets, and of course, the accented gold. Too much gold looked like you were trying too hard. Not enough and still, trying too hard to impress. You needed just the right amount to match your place. The accents in her dress was just the right amount she felt. Not too much, not too little. Presentable without overstepping.

The matters of her dress were minor however and the emperor made his speech. So, the rumors were true in part. That battles were to be fought, and peace was scattered like petals on the wind. As she listened, green and gold shoes tapped on the stone ground. The whole matter was uneasy. To become the kingdom that would reign over all? Well naturally this was to be so. After all, they had everything and their emperor was doubtlessly the best candidate to rule over all the seven kingdoms. It was just a matter of fact. Why the voice did not know this… well they would just have to take part. Crush those who stood in opposition, perhaps gain the upper hand with trickery in a few parts.

She almosted missed the final portion on the emperor’s speech. Four to be chosen to take up place in battle. Empress, General, Advisor, Practitioners… Her eyes lit up at the opportunity. A chance to rise above her station. To help give the kingdom what it deserved, to aid in their rise to their rightful place. All that would be needed- tribute. Tribute was something she could give and give willingly. Only problem was that she didn’t quite have a whole lot on hand to give as leverage.

Most discouraging.

As she mulled it over it became quickly apparent just what she had that would show her loyalty and devotion to the cause.

She did not raise her hand up and cry out that she volunteered. No, what Lan did was something far simpler. Making her way to a place where she might look her emperor in the eye she brought forth her mana stone, holding it in her hands as she began to speak.

“You royal majesty, I am Lan, one of your loyal subjects and I admit, I did not expect such grave tidings. Yet your words are true. This kingdom has been united by your skill, wisdom, and power. You have given us prosperity when others might have it ripped from us. The kingdom flourishes, and the other kingdoms do not know that which they too might have if they were to be ruled by your guiding hand.

You ask to be aided in the decisions to come, and so you show once more your wisdom. That you would ask us, your subjects to come forward and give you counsel. You speak of how we must take our rightful place. This kingdom is great and I wish that we might bring this greatness to all, that all might now of the majesty of Edric. I wish to serve you your majesty, I wish to serve this great kingdom and her people. Allow me to stand beside you. I shall not fail you, as my heart, my soul, belong to this land. To you I offer my mind and my magic. I will serve you and your people until we have achieved our rightful place.”

Bowing, she held up her mana stone, as her tribute would be what she valued most. Her mind, and her magic.

Jay was not an observant child. She didn’t even notice there was something hanging above the doorways as she flitted from one building to the next. It was only when she bumped into another person who was standing beneath the doorway that she realized there was a scroll placed on each doorway. Casually, she placed her hands on the taller person’s shoulders so she could lift herself up and read the words written on the paper. Wide eyes grew even larger as she shrieked. “Awesome!”

She awoke earlier than usual, with an eager grin adorning her face. Jay took extra care in her appearance; she combed her long hair multiple times until it ran silky smooth beneath her fingers. She fretted over the wrinkles of her red and blue dress, and fretted over it still as she stepped outside to walk toward the palace. How fortunate that she woke early, considering it took her quite a while to finally make her way to the meeting place after getting distracted by the architecture and décor 1293203948 times.

Her hand ran over the tiny gold trimmings of her sleeves while she looked up to the emperor. Reckoning. Battle. Those were the words that caught her attention the most. They made her fold her arms over her chest while she continued to look on with a gleeful smirk. Jay found it difficult to remember the positions he called out, but she was always willing to help.

She leaned over to her side as she energetically flailed an arm in the air. “Me! I volunteer! My name is Jay, and I have absolutely no doubt that our kingdom will be victorious. I do not know how I may help, but I am useful with my hands and I like to think of myself as the best imitator around. A voice, mannerisms, an attack! I can do it all. This kingdom is my home, so I will do whatever it takes for us to rein supreme.”

Then Jay leaned over and whispered, “Hi Lan.” OvO

The note attached to his door that morning had come as a surprise, but not a pleasant one. Following the throng of fellow citizens and note-ridden doors like a paper trail, Kiwi gathered in the center of the hushed crowd. Then their lord spoke.

Reckoning. It was a word that stirred his blood equally with excitement and worry. Such an unsettling feeling weighed on his chest, and sank deep into the pit of his stomach. Something had to be done about this for the good of all. He unfurled a hand into the air, calling attention a moment before he spoke. "I volunteer for the role of General, my lord. I know how to predict an enemy's move and combat it, and I feel such expertise in the areas of war could be quite beneficial to our people. Especially during such a crisis as may befall us."

And with a humble bow Kiwi sank back in among his fellow denizens.

Aedan had made his way to the palace, along with every other citizen of Edric, to hear the emperor speak. He'd found his invitation when he'd gotten home the evening before, although he'd already heard whispers about the mysterious invitations long before he'd returned to his own residence. He was dark skinned, with the barest of rosy undertones, pale hair, and amber-colored eyes. It was a striking combination, offset nicely by his orange and red clothing, accented with hints of gold. It wasn't enough to mark him as wealthy, but was suitably well-made to indicate that he wasn't struggling, either.

As the Emperor spoke, explaining the kingdom-wide summons, Aedan slowly found himself creeping forward. It was far more than he'd been expecting--he wasn't sure just what he'd anticipated this gathering would be about, but it hadn't been this. With that said, he felt pride in his kingdom, and its leadership, make him stand a little straighter. He was young, and while he had some natural talent in that direction (or so he'd been told), he was still not as skillful as one might wish with his magic.

What, then, did he have to offer the Emperor, as fitting tribute?

A few others made their way forward immediately, to pledge their services before he stepped up, bowing his head respectfully for a moment before speaking.

"Your majesty, I am Aedan, and while I'm surprised at this news, I would offer my services, in whatever capacity they might best aid you. I have some limited skills with magic, which is yours if you need it, but more than that, you have my unwavering loyalty--tell me how I can best serve you, and I will do my absolute best to fulfill expectations...or sacrifice myself trying."

Without waiting for any sort of acknowledgement, Aedan bowed his head again and backed up, letting the crowd re-absorb him, exhaling slowly.

He'd never thought of himself as the self-sacrificing type, but what did he have to offer, other than himself? And while he'd never thought of himself as being overly patriotic (he took pride in their kingdom, and in their Emperor, who really was one to do what he felt was best for the kingdom, but wasn't the type to go composing odes to their street names, or anything equally...obsessive), perhaps it had merely been waiting for an event like this to bring it to the fore...