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RULES



[1] Follow all Guild Rules.
[2] Be sure to PM the forms to me!
[3] Be active...this means RPing fairly often.
[4] No Godmodding!
[5] My word is law, because I am the Creator of this RP.
[6] You can RP up to 3 characters total - 1 pre-made and 2 made-ups.
[7] There are some circumstances that you may be able to vaguely RP a character that is not yours, if it is not taken yet. (only the made-ups). Check out the first announcement; that's a good example of this rule. But please ask my permission first.
[8] If your character has a "pet"/"loyal animal," you can mention it in the "Other" section. But, this animal DOES NOT count as an additional character. Nonetheless, I don't want you to go out and make 10 pets just so you can have more characters. One or two pets will be fine though. Of course, you may have zero if you prefer.
[9] All these rules can be changed, edited, added to, or deleted by me.

Character Profiles

My characters:
Username: Otulissa
Character Name: Phillippa
Race: Human
Age: 16
Element: Fire
Status: Participating in the Great War
Class: Princess; the Fire King and Queen's daughter
Appearance:
Personality: Phillippa is a very kind and sweet lady...but she is participating in the war faithfully. If she was not the princess, she would probably not want to fight. Phillippa is the princess, and therefore has to do as her parents want her to do. If she were not royalty, she would probably be a very peaceful Outcast. But, her destiny as Princess is sure as fire. She never really liked change, too.
Bio: What more can I say? She is the Fire Princess, and a very happy daughter of the King and Queen. She is loved by all the Fire tribesmen and tribeswomen, and hated by most of the Water tribespeople, Earth tribespeople, and Air tribespeople. She was raised very properly, and was taught to hate the other elements. She grew up thinking fire was the only "true" element. She was born and raised in the city of Kunchi, where the Fire King and Queen lived. The town of Toolm is their "second home." Phillippa has only been to North Th'estal and West Th'estal. But, that is probably going to change...
Special Powers: She can talk to animals, and she can fly by shooting fire out of her feet (kind of like a rocket). Her way of flight is unique, and not many other Fire people can do that. Also, Phillippa can use Light magic, along with her Fire elemetal magic.
Other: Her nickname is Pippa. She has a pet Fire Phoenix named Lena. Lena, her phoenix, is very loyal to Pippa. They have a very strong bond. Also, she always has a sword by her waist.

Username: Otulissa
Character Name: Sta'klia
Race: Half Elf, Half Human
Age: 19
Element: Fire
Status: Peaceful Outcast/Against War
Class: Healer/Mage
Appearance: The only thing different from this picture is that Sta'klia usually wears a black cape.
Personality: Sta'klia is very peaceful, and kind-hearted. She is generally happy-go-lucky, but very quiet and doesn't talk much. She is very secretive, too.
Bio: She carries no weapons with her, since she is a very peaceful lady. Of course, she always has her elemental powers with her if she has to fight in order to defend herself. Although she carries no weapons, she does carry a bag of useful herbs for healing. She tends to heal people she meets or sees...whether they are of the element Fire or not. She sometimes enters fire cities, and people do not mind her walking about since she wears a cape that hides most of her face. Nobody really recognizes her, and she has no friends...yet. But, Sta'klia prefers living along borderlines of cities, or in peaceful cities. She was an orphan since she was a very young child - around 6 or 7 - and has lived as an Outcast ever since.
Special Powers: Moderate healing powers, the ability of teleportation, and the ability to shape-shift into an animal - a peregrine falcon.
Other: [none whatsoever]

Username: 13DarkAngel13
Character Name: Avluela
Race: Night Elf (Royal decree of elves)
Age: 19
Element: Earth
Status: At War
Class: Warrior/Enchanted Archer (Close range double wrist-blades, long range enchanted arrows)
Appearance:http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d8/FuzzheadsAngel/female_elf.jpg
Personality: She's tough and chooses to prove herself worthy in battle. She
strives at every moment to prove that she's better than any male and doesn't
need them, although stubborn and needs them more than she thinks. She's calm
and doesn't anger, rarely talks unless it is to say something profound or
witty.
Bio: Born and raised to be a warrior, Avluela spent most of her time training
as a child. This strict training has made her the most valued warrior of the
ancient bloodline (Night elf) which has been said to possess certain powers
and abilities such as herbology and forest creature summons.
Special Powers: Enchanted arrows, siren song, low level herbology and small
creature summons (limit of 2).
Other: She owns Corvin, one of the last surviving Roc (the only known
creature that can lift an elephant's weight in its talons and still fly due
to its size).

Username: reiyo_oki
Character Name: Qin'Tiqarah
Race: Aelfinn
Age: Unknown
Element: Air
Status: Participating in the great war from the shadows
Class: Assassin
Appearance: Half fox, half human, Qin'Tiqarah stands at about 5'6", and shows distinctive animalistic traits such as yellow eyes, pointed teeth and ears, and an elongated face. Though still primarily human in nature. Typically he wears clothes form-fitted to himself made of a conspicuous light colored leather. Some say it's made of the skin of his marks.
Personality: Qin'Tiquarah is reclusive and quiet, typically a loner, he avoids most contact with others, but can be won over if the circumstances are right.
Bio: Stranded in this world by an odd happenstance, Qin'Tiqarah remembers little but a longing to return to his own home. He makes his living here by working as an assassin, for those who can afford his price. It is whispered that those who haven't paid him are oft tracked down and have the price stripped from them; The means, though, is kept silent.
Special Powers: He can blend himself with his surroundings by drawing air around him to change the way light is reflected. This is why he is so feared as an assassin
Other: His only weapons are his hands and feet, he despises the use of armaments, saying they are for the weak of mind and body.


Username: pixie_dust_901
Character Name: Lyssa
Race: human
Age: 17
Element: Water
Status: Some doubts, but is willing to fight for freedom
Class: sorceress/healer-in-training
Appearance: She has wavy hair in light shades of brown, usually in a braid hanging to the middle of her back with chin-length bangs and eyes the color of the ocean on a clear day. Her sensitive features make her appear younger than her age and she is often mistaken for a young girl.
Personality: A little irritable sometimes, but fun-loving and teasing in nature. She’s silly, but serious when called for. Sensitive and hard-working, she's a bit of a smart aleck sometimes and she loves to joke around.
Bio: Coming from an average family, Lyssa is just trying to make her way through life in one piece. She's not very social and has few friends, but she's very attached to the ones she has. She has a few doubts about the war and has taken up lessons in healing as a way of helping her deal with the killing. She doesn’t seem to have any motive to move up in ranks since she likes things as they are and tends to be lazy in order to avoid being promoted.
Special Powers: shape-shifting, healing (explained further in “Other”)
Other: She can be a little girly sometimes, but usually she prefers a slit skirt over comfortable pants and a shirt. She also has a pet kitten that is glued to her most of the time and is able to speak to Lyssa through thoughts. The kitten is gray and fuzzy, and her name is Tig. Her shape-shifting powers are limited to the color of her hair, eyes, etc., and is used with the sole purpose of disguise. Also, she can only heal scrapes, bruises and some minor cuts and infections.


Username: Da_Black_Knight
Character Name: Sir Ivan
Race: Human
Age: 28-ish
Element: Earth
Status: Well i dunno, maybe its the armor, or the sword, (i cant tell which) but i'd say this guy's pretty much all-for the war. wouldn't want to be out of a job!
Class: hm, Knight?!
Appearance:
(Pic taken from the awesome coverart to the "Heroes of Might and Magic 5" game. i aspire to this dude's artistic skill!)

Personality and Bio: He has his quiet moments, like the rest of us, but let's just say he's a bit... uppity. You know, kinda likes a fight every now and then, just to liven up the monotony of it all. He has been undyingly loyal to the Earth monarchs, and is well trusted (and feared) throughout the lands. He's got more than his fair share of wealth, which he invests wisely in good armor and down-right awesome weapons. He's not the type of dude you'd want to mess with in a tavern, because when drunk and aggrivated, he'll put you back a couple of weeks. Lugging around all that armor takes its toll, though. He has built up fanatical stamina and unreal strength, so don't get in a wreslting match with him either- especially without his armor on, which seems to (NOTE: "seems to") double his strength! Not too big on the whole HUNTING thing, he figures he hunts men and outsiders enough, he doesn't need to add a deer or boar to the tally! ^_^ does enjoy the occasional feast, however. who doesn't like BBQ'd pork? haha... sweatdrop
Special Powers: --- MAGIC IS NOT HIS STRONG-POINT!-- best in a massive brawl, he has no finnese whatsoever. He's like the opposite of a ninja! ninja Can draw strength from the earth itself to make it through a pinch or gain ungodly strenght (WARNING! He is left highly vulnurable after he does this, as it taxes his body's stamina to the limit!!)-- likes to grow his own food with limited magic (magic and spellweaving never was his strongpoint, that's why he's a knight!)
Other: He has a faithful Horse, Bajdraur. This is a massive horse, cuz its gotta carry a massive dude. Only the best! wink Horse cannot talk (creepy....) but nonetheless portrays its feeling on certain subjects by either being an a** (not moving at all, pun intended) or leaping forward and neighing wildly (in agreement). Prety much what most horses do, unless you find one that's in a coma.

The Land of Th'estal!

The country of Th'estal consists of 4 "areas."

North Th'estal

North Th'estal is an area of Th'estal with many, many big cities. Since this roleplay takes place in medieval-like times, these "cities" won't have skyscrapers. Instead, there are many brick and stone buildings, along with Shoppes and street vendors. Some of these cities are Baim, Sorresta, and Jakku. None of these 3 cities are specified for only one element. These cities are rather peaceful, and are where people come to shop and trade...without fighting. But, there are cities that are specified for their element ONLY. The major elemental cities in North Th'estal are:
-Munt: Earth
-Talviora: Air
-W'liss: Water
-Kunchi: Fire

South Th'estal

South Th'estal is mainly arid deserts. The 2 deserts in South Th'estal are the J'also and the Komphall. There aren't many cities in South Th'estal, but there are villages and towns where ever there are oases. Many, many people go to the oases to drink water and trade. There are different oases specified for different elements. If you enter the wrong oasis...I do not need to say more. There are a few oases that are peaceful, though. The two peaceful oases are Gholann and Bhrut'ell.


East Th'estal

East Th'estal is mostly forests and lakes. It is a very beautiful area if Th'estal and is considered a great place to go and relax. The most famous lake is Lake Egil'ol - the biggest lake in Th'estal. Lake Egil'ol resides in East Th'estal and has a very diverse assortment of underwater-life. It is a freshwater lake, and most of the lakes are freshwater. There is one saltwater lake though. It is also in East Th'estal, and is the second biggest lake. It is called Lake Zaet. The forests of East Th'estal don't really go by any names, for it is like a continuous large forest. There are no towns or cities, though there are a few buildings here and there. But there are no tight-knit groups of houses. Loners usually favor this section of Th'estal since there are no towns.

West Th'estal

West Th'estal is the most fertile area of Th'estal! There are many farms here, and many elves like to come here to "acquaint" with magic and nature. There are a handful of rivers here, too. The 2 rivers that border this area are the Hrossig and the Cerea. There is also a mountain range and a few volcanoes. The mountain range in West Th'estal is called the Aestoolas. The 3 volcanoes in this region are:
-Mt. Buswick
-Mt. Siliku
-Mt. Derung
West Th'estal also has a few towns. The major elemental towns are:
-Nosuum: Earth
-Krastia: Air
-T'siss: Water
-Toolm: Fire
The peaceful towns are Hrumph and Vrek.


The Never-Ending Ocean

The Never-Ending Ocean is the ocean that surrounds Th'estal on all four sides. Most people wouldn't dare try to set sail upon this ocean. Nobody knows anything about other countries or continents besides Th'estal. Anybody who has tried to set sail has never come back... Whether they died out at sea, got lost, disappeared, or lived somewhere else forever...nobody who has left Th'estal has ever come back. The beaches of Th'estal are very quaint, little places. Many Th'estalians are afraid of the Ocean, and don't find it pleasant at the beaches. The Ocean laps at the land, not bringing any clues to the land beyond except for some sea shells...

Government in Th'estal

There's a very strange type of government in Th'estal. There are 4 tribes: Water, Air, Earth, and Fire. Each tribe has a High King, and a High Queen. These Kings and Queens rule over the tribes. Of course, if you don't belong to one of these tribes because you are peaceful, or neutral. Then, you would be an Outcast from the tribe. People who are Outcasts are independent and follow no ruler. For those who do belong to one of the four tribes, you would follow the King or Queen's words faithfully...unless you are a traitor.


Currency/Trade

The money used in Th'estal is called "Chuklu." One chuklu would equal approximately one dollar. This money is used to buy things, obviously! But not many people have money because they make money mainly through trade.

Trade is only traded throughout the country of Th'estal. This is because, Th'estal is isolated in an almost never-ending ocean that surrounds it.

Pippa strolled through the cobblestone streets of Kunchi absentmindedly. The Fire Princess was headed toward her home in her family's elaborate palace as daylight melted into night. But, she wanted to stay out longer and watch the sun disappear across the horizon. So, she stalled time by walking around in circles. Pippa had always been fascinated by the sun's strong firey energy and how it made its entrance each morning and its exit each night. Pippa smiled to herself as she settled down on a bench, watching the majestic sunset. Soon, nothing but the sun's rays were left, and Pippa stayed and watched until the only source left of the sun was the hazy orange light. She sighed, and got up from the bench, slowly walking back to the palace. As she reached the gates of the wall, the guards bowed and opened up the gates, allowing her to pass. She said, "Thank you!" And then she made her way through to the palace garden, and the gates closed behind her. She walked up the garden path and entered the doorway to the interior of the palace.

The Interior of the Palace was very grand indeed! The walls were painted a deep, rustic red, and the carpeting upon the stairs and halls were bright red. There were paintings abound with images of fire, flames, and Fire Elementals! The chandeliers that hung from the tall ceiling were elegant and covered with a lot of lit up candlewicks. Pippa walked down the hallways, and then entered a room with a large, brick-red door. This room was the dining hall! She entered, and saw her father and mother there, sitting in throne dining seats. She took her place at a gold and gem-studded chair of the finest quality. This was not a banquet; just a normal supper for the royal family. It felt strange for the huge room to be looming over without many people in it.

Avluela watched cautiously as the stranger advanced into the forest, seeming not to walk but to float along. The stranger's fluid movements gave way to the fact that it was an air elemental. Knocking an arrow and aiming at the dark figure she prepared to fire, but just then she hears it "Yesss, Calm yoursself, fool.." Was this the stranger's voice that she could hear in her mind? Looking around she decided that it must've been and instead aims at a tree just in front of the stranger's path. She fires the arrow, which falls short of the figure's face by mere an inch, and dives back behind the tree trunk, darting between them, moving her position, and fires again, just infront of its face. The figure doesn't move or even turn, she anticipates that it's listening for her. She reaches out to touch its mind "I see you..." At this the air around the stranger seemed to shift as he disappeared.