Glory to the Dark Father (Semi-Open, Accepting Profiles now)

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Glory to the Dark Father

Background:
In the world of Terra, there is only one continent that stretches from the roof of the world to its base. In the year 841, the year of the Sage, the most bountiful harvest was expected from every nation of the world. However, what occurred became the most hellish of nightmares arriving as a reality. The dead had risen, and begun to destroy and consume all life throughout the world. Small towns and settlements were wiped out almost immediately, their homes and lives becoming fuel for this horrific undead plague. As the leaders of the six remaining countries of the world scramble to offer both home and hope to refugees and the last bastion of defense against the culling that has swarmed over the mainland, their closest advisors have come to the conclusion that this "Plague of Undeath" must, in fact, be the work of a sentient being.
Someone had to have planned it.
Glaring out from his lair, hidden from the eyes of the unwanted, Larethorn Malagast chuckles and marvels at his work. The Plague would consume all life, and he would rule as its necromantic lord and sovereign, his subjects bound forever to his iron will.
None can stop me now, Hehehehehe....

Table of Contents
1 ) Background and Title
2 ) Rules and Regulations
3 ) Racial Listings
4 ) Class Listings
5 ) Citadels/Starting Point Listings
6 ) Application Template
7 ) NPC Listings
8 ) Accepted Player Listings
9 ) Status Update  

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Rules and Regulations

1 ) This is a HEAVY Literate RP, so no one-liners, no "tehn he hit teh bad guyz in teh head and laffed." If I deem you are not up to snuff, you will be asked to leave the RP.

2 ) Follow Gaia ToS.

3 ) Romance is alright in this thread, but don't overdo it. Every single character couple in the game can't "fall in love at first sight", you want to do a romance thing with another player in the RP, knock yourself out, but put some effort into developing it. Also, no cybering, implicit description (meaning not saying "then they had sex", but rather "They spent the night wrapped in one another's arms, enjoying the crystalline moment with which they had created together.") is okay, but I reserve the right to hold final judgement regarding this.

4 ) NO GOD MODING. Characters who are caught God Moding more than twice, will be removed from the RP and killed in the story. If you do collaborate with another player and have their express permission to kill them, then PM me and let me know before doing it, so that I know it is okay. I personally will not permanently kill off any character without specifically messaging the person first and hearing their thoughts in regards to my plan, as sometimes it makes the story more interesting and move quicker if certain characters die.

5 ) This RP will be posted frequently and on a regular basis, characters who become inactive for more than 2 weeks will be sent a PM regarding if they are still active or not and if no response comes in after 2 days of the message, their character will be either killed or their control given to another player.

6 ) We will be operating on a timed basis, meaning no player can just fast forward through time so that they get to the point that they want. This is to assist in management of abilities and exhaustion, as well as keeping things in order. (Example: In one area of the city, it's day time and people are having a conversation. Then another person who feels like they want to move faster posts that it's night time and raining out because it fits THEIR story plan. If someone has already described a scene before your character arrives on the stage, work with it, not through it)

7 ) Do NOT post until I have reviewed your application and sent you a PM saying that it is okay to go ahead. (This will be delayed until the RP is open to the public, but accepted profiles will be posted). For the application, PM me: "Glory to the Dark Father".

8 ) Most importantly have fun. This RP is only as good as those who post in it.  

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Races of Terra

I ) Playable races:

1 ) Humans (Alduranians/Saristians) - The primary inhabitants of Terra, there are two nations from which the humans hail: Alduran and Saristas. The humans of Alduran are an intelligent and extremely literate group of men and women, dedicating their lives to the study of magic and sorcery. Alduran is also the home to the Cathedral of Dawn, the breeding ground of the staunchest adversaries to the swarm: the paladins. Saristian humans are bold and daring warriors and hunters who have lived their lives in the hot desert in the center of the continent, they have ever since been a nomadic tribe, though Sarista is the only thing relative to a capitol, and is the main defensive bastion against the undead in the region.
(Average Age: 20-40)
Racial Abilities:
(Alduranian)- Voice of the Council: Active Ability. Grants persuasive powers to the user for two hours. Usable once per day.
Noble Upbringing: Passive ability. Increases Intelligence and Charisma.
(Saristian) - Nomadic Heritage: Passive Ability. Grants the Saristian extra speed, strength and endurance (Takes longer to become "Exhausted")
Spirit of the Horseman: Active Ability. Summons a spirit horse companion to carry you wherever you may go. Lasts five hours. Usable once per day.

2 ) Elves - The dextrous and clever denizens of the forests of The Vale. These folk are the most well reputed marksmen and rogues of the world, they are also in direct commune with nature and are currently taking refuge in Toridas, the elven capitol which stands as the only barrier against the perversion of nature that besieges the world.
(Average Age: 200-400)
Racial Abilities- Unity with Nature: Active Ability. If the user is injured, regardless of how fatal the wound, as long as they are conscious, if they press their hand against the trunk of a living tree their ailments will fade and their wounds will close. Usable once every two days.
Tracking: Active Ability. Allows the user to detect both nearby enemies and observe otherwise unnoticeable things. Usable three times per day.

3 ) Dwarves - The stocky and stalwart dwarves of the mountains reside far in the north, in the icy reaches of the Snowcrest Ridge. These people are the epitome of unmovable defenders, the strongest of warriors and also the most devoted and devout soldiers of their religion that even their priests go into battle as often as their warriors. Located in their underground citadel of Dunalgath, the dwarves fight a constant battle against the undead.
(Average Age: 130-250)
Racial Abilities- Stoicism: Active Ability. Able to ignore all movement inhibiting or paralysis inducing effects for one minute. Usable twice per day.
Dwarven Ignorance: Passive Ability. Partial resistance to all magical schools.

4 ) Orcs - The brutish and otherwise savage orcs of the Windyreed Mountains have lain down their arms against their former enemies to face a common foe. These folk, though deemed "uncivilized" by the other races of Terra, have proven the most successful in defending their lands from the plague, as many of their smaller settlements are still intact, as is their capitol city of Destromath.
(Average Age: 30-40)
Racial Abilities-Frenzy: Active Ability. Allows the Orc to charge directly at an opponent with a massively increased amount of Agility and Strength. "Exhaustion" sets in five hours after the ability is used. Usable twice per day.
Ancestral Spirit: Passive Ability. If killed in battle and the corpse is still intact, within one day, the Orc can come back to life. USABLE ONLY ONCE.

5 ) Halflings - The most diminuative race in all of Terra. Their capitol of Barring Downs was destroyed when the arrival of the scourge of undeath came. Since, they have taken shelter in both the homes of the Dwarves at Dunalgath and the humans of Alduran. The short folk make ideal rogues, marksmen and have even quickly learned the ins and outs of magic in their short stay in Alduran. (Average Age: 50-100)
Racial Abilities-Halfling Ingenuity: Passive Ability. Agility and Intellect Increased.
Halfling's Luck: Passive Ability. All attacks have an increased chance to miss against the halfling.

II ) Non Playable Races

1 ) Undead - The swarm that is consuming all of Terra, none can escape the wrath that Larethorn's abomination has created. ((I will allow TWO and ONLY TWO players to play as Undead characters, they have the same choices of class as their living counterparts, but can either be an agent of Malagast's or a zombie who has gained their free will and decided to fight against him.))

2 ) Trolls - Shamanistic and Cannibalistic heathens which wander throughout the entirety of the continent, somehow they have survived the swarm and still continue to wreak their own havoc amongst the remaining peoples.

3 ) Ogres - Enormous brutes that live within the mountains, their strength is the reversal of their intelligence, in fact it is a wonder how this many have survived this long to proliferate.

4 ) Bandits - Unbelievably enough, even in the face of the ultimate evil, there are still those who seek to harm others for personal gain.

5 ) Dragons - While no dragons have been seen in some three hundred years, there is believed to be two still in existence...  

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Class Listings
Warrior:
The standard soldiers of the world. They are physically strong and well fit, they can wield any melee weapon they choose and are capable of defending themselves and others.
Races Available: Saristian, Dwarf, Elf, Orc
Pros: Strong in melee combat
High Defensive capabilities
Able to use any melee weapon and armor
Gains the "Rage" ability, all "attacks" are increased in efficiency.
Cons: Little to no ranged capabilities
Weak against Magical attacks
Not a high damage class

Paladin:
The stereotypical "knight in shining armor". These soldiers are dedicated solely to eradicated the undead from the face of the world. Their strength is built upon their faith in The Dawn, the all encompassing entity with which they trust.
Races Available: Alduranian
Pros: A relatively balanced class
Strong Defensive capabilities
Ability to heal others wounds
Receives a horse at the very beginning.
Natural Leader
Able to use most two hand weapons, and all armor.
Cons: No real strength for melee or ranged combat
Low damage class
Becomes "Exhausted" faster than Priests when healing

Rogue:
A knife in the dark. These cunning thieves and assassins can be some of the deadliest weapons within the survivors of Terra. Though they may have committed crimes in the past, their focus is on the survival of the world, and more importantly, their own survival.
Races available: Elves, Halflings
Pros: High damage class
Extremely potent in melee combat
Able to Pickpocket, pick locks and detect/disarm traps
Able to Hide in Shadows (Stealth)
Cons: Low health
Low Defensive capabilities
Able to only wear Leather and cloth
Able to use only daggers and swords

Wizard
The sages of the world. These men and women have dedicated their lives to understanding the workings of the arcane art of magic. They wield powerful spells of frost, fire and energy which can both destroy the undead as well as protect themselves and their allies.
Races available: Alduranians, Halflings
Pros: High damage class
Extremely useful in ranged combat as well as handling multiple enemies
Able to open a teleport to a place that they have visited previously once per day
Able to decipher arcane runes used in some traps that rogues cannot disarm
Cons: Very vulnerable in melee
Low Health
Low Defensive capabilities
Only able to wear cloth

Priest
The most devout and holy amongst the survivors of Terra. These men and women are in fact the driving force behind the retaliation against the swarms. With their faith in The Dawn, they push forward and give hope to their allies.
Races available: Alduranians, Dwarves
Pros: Able to heal their allies for a very long time until "Exhaustion" takes them
Able to improve the defenses and strength of allies
Able to "Resurrect" other players
Capable of dealing massive holy damage to Undead
Able to use Librams
Cons: Low Health
Able to only wield one hand Maces
Able to only wear cloth
Becomes "Exhausted" after using either "Resurrection" or "Holy Wrath"

Berserkers
Zealous and deadly warriors. They revel in the heat of battle and gladly await the day that they can die a glorious death in battle. When they go into their bloodrage, they can sometimes lose sight of who is friend and foe, so they're power is both a blessing and a curse.
Races available: Saristinian, Orc, Dwarf
Pros: Massive Melee damage
High Offensive capabilities
"Blood Rage", gives a massive bonus to damage and speed
Able to use any weapon
Cons: Unable to wear ANY armor, just basic clothes
"Blood Rage" can sometimes cause the Berserker to attack friends

Marksmen
Ranged defenders of the world. Their bows are mere extensions of their arm, with little effort, they can send out a wave of projectiles into their foes with impunity.
Races Available: Elf, Halfling, Saristinian
Pros: A balanced class
Capable of dealing moderate ranged damage
Able to "Hide in Shadows" (Stealth)
Able to use "Rapid Fire" three times per day.
Cons: Only able to wear Leather and cloth
Not very strong in melee
Not very strong against multiple targets  

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The World of Terra






Player Starting Locations:

Alduran: The home of the sophisticated humans, ruled by High Magister Androseth. Halfling Mages, and all Alduranian classes start here.

Dunalgath: Underground citadel of the dwarves, ruled by King Buri Snowhammer. Halfling Rogues and Marksmen and all Dwarven classes start here.

Toridas: Home to the elves, ruled by Lord Eldreth Greenbrow. All elven classes start here.

Destromath: The Orcish realm, overseen by Warlord Grimtusk. Both Orc classes begin here.

Sarista: Home of the nomadic humans, ruled by Madhawk the Merciless. All Saristian classes start out here.  

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Key NPC Listing
Main Antagonist(s)

Full Name
Larethorn Malagast

Age
Unknown

Gender
Male

Race
Alduranian

Appearance


Class
Necromancer (Not available)

Biography
Little is known about Larethorn Malagast. What is known is found amongst long lost documents within the Order of Nine, the ruling council of wizards within Alduran. He was a brilliant student within the magical school, but was rumored to have died off due to some horrifying accident on the road to Dunalgath. However, recent rumors have spread that it is in fact, he who set this terrifying scourge loose upon the world, and that he is the one who is controlling it. Time will only tell whether Malagast's plans will come to fruition...


Full Name
Baron Vincent Bloodraven

Age
Deceased at the Age of 31

Gender
Male

Race
Undead, formerly Alduranian

Appearance


Class
Formerly Paladin, now Death Knight (Class unavailable)

Biography
Baron Vincent Bloodraven was a formidable foe in life, but in death, he has become an abomination. He is one of Malagast's most powerful minions and is rumored to maintain partial free-will, so as to advise and consult the necromancer.
The baron had once been lord over a large county in the Snowcrest Mountains, however, when the undead swarms came, he and his kinsmen fought hard to fend off the attacks with great valiance and effort, but to no avail. All of the Bloodraven assets and surrounding properties were consumed in the scourge of the northland.
Now, the Baron heeds only Larethorn's voice and acts out his will upon whomever warrants the unmerciful necromancer's wrath.  

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Status Updates:

1/16/08: RP begins recruiting.
1/18/08: RP moved to Intermediate subforum
1/20/08: RP is open in the appropriate forum: http://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewtopic.php?page=1&t=11656551#141006661