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Religion (because everyone needs to believe in something):

Ather has three religions, the Cult of Gonsummin, the Order of Irpa, and the Seven of Life. The cult of Gonsummin and the Order of Irpa are currently in middle of a so called holy war. The both groups believe that they are the supreme power of Athean religion. Irpa is the provider of life, and Gonsummin is the watcher of death. The Seven of Life is a group of deities that help the people during hardships. Churches for the Seven of Life are plentiful, but there is a main temple for each deity.

Nations:

Myo nation of water and knowledge, the land is mostly composed up of marshes and a frozen north. The southern portion of the nation is a major string of ports. The port city of Kam is the capital. The nation is governed by an order of druids. The main army of Myo is a grand navy. Deep in the frozen north of Myo lays the temple of Veneficium, deity of water, self control, and sadness. This temple is controlled by the Seven of Life. The temple areas are depleted of mana, no one knows why of this occurrence. One of the largest libraries known to Ather is in a mainland city called Aquie.

Zot nation of shadow and deception, the land is mostly a waste land with some patches of fertile land for farming. The nation was always seen as a war like state. They are governed by a dictatorship rule, the government will disclaim it, but they actually fund the actions of the Zhin. Zot’s army is the most fiercest and ruthless out of the seven nations. Eight generals control the whole army. The capital city is Lunaser. In the Nil Wasteland is the temple for Somnion, deity of desire, darkness, and malice. This temple is controlled by the Seven of Life, and here as well there is no mana in the air. The government doesn’t dare to bother the temple, because if they lose the temple, the people will start to distrust the government, and try to revolt.

Rioa nation of thunder and strength, the land is composed of mountains where the weather just looks like a never ending storm. Although there are rare chances the storm will clear for a week to let sun light through. They grow plants by using an artificial light source that acts as the sun. Rioa research magic in a scientific way, they will try anything new form of magic to help out Ather in any way. The capital city is Thundia, and the nation is run by a leader chosen by the people every two decades. On the mountain peak of Sor the temple of Malakia, deity of lightning, strength, and honor.

Duran nation of justice and wind, the land is composed of a mixture of forests and mountains. They are the first nation to suspend a city only using the wind currents of the mountains. Levia is the capital city that is suspended in mid-air. The nation was run by a benevolent monarchy, all of they has changed once Zous took power. The temple for Libertis, deity of wind, free will, and freedom, is located in the deep forest of Ornato. Here magic is studied and applied like an art form.

Kruz nation of vigilance and earth. The land is mostly desert, and the climate is arid year round. They depend on trade for crops and so they have seven ports located around the country. The southern port is where a lot of criminal activity takes place. The capital city is Gia, and is the southern port. The nation is run by various crime lords that are at a peace. Each crime lord controls a different port town. The various lords’ men, make a makeshift army. Pit fights are also held in the port towns as a form of entertainment. The temple of Gaudion, deity of earth, protection, and challenge seeking, is located in the Cavern of Tolz. The cave is located by an oasis in Valen Desert.

Solia nation of purity and light, the land is perfect for growing crops and still a growing nation. They are seen as the peace keeping mediators between the other nations. The capital city can always see the sun no matter what the time is. The nation is controlled by two senates, a high senate, which can declare war, trade, and finalize laws, and a low senate, which operates the army and propose new laws. The capital city is Solnis. Polaris is a major port town, information and traded goods flow in and out of here. Mizar is also located along the coast with Polaris, the city is known for a strange clock tower that no one really knows who built it. Inside the walls of the tower are lined with strange glyphs and markings. The temple for Miserati, deity of light, repentance, and chivalry, can be found in the Forest of Mirage.

Vumi nation of fire and rage, the land is unable to produce crops due to the volcanic shifts in the center of the nation. Vumi is controlled by a theocracy. The government developed floating islands off shore to grow various plants to sustain life and for people to live on. The capital city is Falem, which is one of the biggest artificial islands the line the out side of the nation. The temple of Fides, deity of rage, fire, determination, can be located on top of a cliff by Forez Volcano.

History:

The nature of Ather’s origins is one that is shrouded in mystery. Some say that mana didn’t exist in the air, but in the population of the people. Some say that the seven nations were one large land mass, and there were two other continents. But unfortunately the text, that can help scholars to solve this mystery, can’t be translated. But from that point on, conflicts have sprouted about.

An incident occurred around that time. The year is 1 P.P.D (Phasma Phasmatis Date); The Grand Excommunication was a small period of strife basically. The Cult of Gosummin lashed out at the Beastfolks because the followers of Gonsummin believed that they were a damnation of Ather. Many Beastfolk were killed out of blind belief. After that Beastfolks withdrew themselves from Gonsummin and Irpa, and all moved toward the Seven of Life. This event lasted for about five months.

Shortly a few years after, 13 P.P.D, a war broke out between Vumi and Zot. This was mostly over territory dispute. One of the floating islands that Vumi created was inside the border in Zot. Talks followed after the inhabitants on the island were being harassed by Zot’s army, and soon the talks turned to weapons and warfare. To the aid of Vumi is Duran. They used hot ashes from an active volcano, and brought it over to Zot’s floating armada. Some of the ships burned and they retreated. Zot gave back the island to Vumi. After this Cult and the Order had their first “Holy War”. No results came about, just more blood. Also the discovery of magic.

Two decades passed that event, 33 P.P.D. A group called the Red Palm came to power. Red Palm was a group of sages that brought forth the Magi War. Not much is known about the group only that their ambitions died in a forest in Solia. The Magi War a dispute over how magic should really be used. Governments of the nations actually banded together for the first time and struck down any renegades of the Red Palm. Another “Holy War” erupted. This time a blow was struck. Not to the order or the cult, but to a church of Fides. Vumi and the Seven of Life were deeply angered at the two factions. Their punishment was that the Order and Cult would lose a church in Vumi.

Two hundred and fifty years have past since then, 283 P.P.D. Small conflicts over land and trade have arisen. But at this time something amazing happened. The capital of Duran, Levia, was being suspended in air from the air currents in the mountain. Research in this occurrence started. 300 P.P.D, the discovery of mana in the air. This has became a theory to the origins of Ather, though can't be proven. 301 P.P.D, in the Seven Temples of Life there is no free mana, but magic can be preformed. The theory was altered to include this finding.

1024-1074 P.P.D, was a devastating period for Ather. This period was known as the Dragoon Massacre. All of the dragons in Ather were killed, because the humans and elves feared their power.

Now fifty years ago from the present date, 1084 P.P.D, a group called Chriso came to be. They brought forth the Holy Scare. They wanted supreme control over everyone. They believed that if they controlled the deities then they would control everyone. Their plans were ended abruptly after the group was defeated in Solia. Rumor has it that a small group survived and wants revenge.

Recently, another “Holy War” started, but this time with no provoke involved. Normally it was about what this preached or who said that. This time the Cult attacked a church of Irpa in Zot, for no reason.

Spell Slots: Completely optional!

This is required for everyone. It allows me to keep track what type of spells you use. It also allows me to see if they can be accepted. I don’t want things that can bring back the dead, but you can create an undead minion, or something that can change something on Ather on a grand scale, like creating a new volcano, changing weather patterns. Basically, I don’t want anything considered god-modding. If you have a system of using a spell, such as incantations, moving letters around, or another language, write down the English version of the spell as well in the description.

Spell slots ratio and races:

Humans have 4.

Elves and Half have 5.

BeastFolks have 3.

Dwarves have 2.

You must have two spells (one if Dwarf) that are from your nation.

I will award out more slots as the story progress or when I see fit.

Types of magic (sub-section):

Abjurations are protective spells. They create physical or magical barriers, negate magical or physical abilities, and harm trespassers. If one abjurations spell is active and another one as well. The magical fields interfere with each other and create barely visible energy fluctuations.

Conjuration spells belongs to three sub-schools, Creation, Summoning, and Healing. Creation spell manipulates matter to create an object in the place the caster designates. Healing as the name implies can heal wounds, but comes with a price of discomfort to the caster. Summoning spells instantly brings a creature or an object to a place a caster designate. You can dismiss it and send it back to where it came from.

Enchantment spells affect the minds of others, influencing, controlling their behavior, or giving an object or creature magical properties for a small period of time. Mind control can be used on NPC’s.

Evocation spells manipulate magical energy, mana, to produce a desired end. In effect, they create something out of nothing. Mostly used for offensive purposes.

Illusion spells deceive the senses or minds of others. They can create figments, shadows, phantasms, patterns or glamers. Glamers affect the senses of a target.

Necromancy spells manipulate the power of death, un-life, and the life force. No instant death spells on other players unless they allow it. Side note Necromancy is universal.

Transmutation spells can change the appearance of an object, person, or caster. The effects are only for a short amount of time. This area of magic is universal.

Divination spells can locate an object, a person, a place, or information. There are major restrictions of this magical type. You can’t use scrying to learn the whereabouts of areas and people not known to everyone. So you can look up an island that everyone doesn’t know about.

Description: Here is an example of how they should be done.

Spell name, nation, and type: and whatever it does.

If you have a system, write down the magical incantation or gibberish.

Ex: Fire Ball, fire, evocation: launches a large ball of flame at another other. Felma Labl

Characters:

Mine:

Name: Zalse Zins.

Nickname: Wind Striker.

Age: 21.

Gender: Male.

Race: Human.

Religious Icon: Libertis.

Nation of Origin: Druan (currently in Solia).

Description: Zalse stands about 5’ 10” and weighs about 150lbs. I’ll start from head to toe. His hair is styled back to the bottom of his neck, and his bangs hang loosely over his forehead. The bangs sag over to the sides because of the small widow’s peak. His hair is a dark brown color with light green highlights. His eye color is a dull green. Zalse wears chain mail shirt armor, underneath a dark blue long sleeve tunic. Over the tunic is a light brown leather vest, with thin metal plating inside the vest. He wears a small metal shoulder pad on his left shoulder. Zalse also wears black cloth gloves; on the back of the right glove is the Zins’ family crest. The crest is an opal in the center of a ring of other various jewels; the other jewels are ruby, emerald, aquamarine, topaz, diamond, amber, obsidian glass, and amethyst. A black scarf is wrapped around his neck; the scarf holds his ten throwing knives. He wears lose dark green legging. His butterfly swords’ sheathes is wrapped around his thighs, and his ninja-to hangs by his waist. By his feet he wears black shin guards, and dark brown boots.

Personality: Zalse is a loyal person all around, even in the face of death. He would drop what he’s doing to help another out. Zalse has a perceptive eye, and pays attention to even the slightest detail. For everyone the works next or under him, Zalse would use every last energy to protect them. He will give out his trust, but will take it back if betrayed. He does develop an older sibling complex with everyone he meets.

Bio: Zalse was born to the royal family of Duran. Two weeks after he was born, his mother left Levia. Zalse’s grandfather, Loze, was watching over Zalse as much as Loze could. Zous also watched over him as well, but as Zous grew older he became jealous. Loze was a retired grand general of Wind’s Fury. So Loze taught Zalse all matters of swordplay and some arts of magic. The king’s retainer, Soltz who is an elf from Myo, educated Zalse on all affairs of Ather and was his magic teacher.

King Alzno, their father, was more impressed with Zalse than the first born. Before the accession ceremony, telling who is next for the throne, Zous committed a crime of deception. The night before an assassin tried to take the kings life. The attempt was pushed away but something remained. A personal item that belongs to Zalse was left behind. The king warned Zalse and changed his mind for the accession ceremony. Zous will instead receive the title. Zalse pleaded to his father that he didn’t do it, Alzno believed Zalse didn’t try to kill him, but Alzno had to so the people that he had control over Zalse. Also, Alzno doesn’t have any proof that Zous committed the crime.

Then a few weeks later another attempt was made and succeeds. That night Zous was made king to stabilize the government. His first act was Zalse’s order of exile. Zous exiled Zalse from Levia and Duran altogether. As Zalse left the castle, he was attacked by members of Zhin. During the night, shadows moved fiercely to find their prey. Zalse was able to lose them when he hides in a tavern on the edge of Levia.

Fleeing Winds was a base for Savior. The commander, Tibe, was ready to kill Zalse for murdering the king. Zalse was able to explain his situation to Tibe. Tibe believed him, but only through reluctance. Zalse joined the ranks of Savior was transferred to Solia, where a main base of Savior is being established. Sulma, Tibe’s cousin, assigned Zalse as the base of command of the outpost in Polaris. He Zalse is head of information tracking and local mission requests in that area.

Organization: Savior, second in command on Solia.

Weapons: Zalse carries around an assortment of weapons. His two butterfly swords are called Monarch. They are called that for the reason that on each blade is a design pattern of monarch wings. He carries around then throwing knives in the shape of arrow heads. He also carries around a ninja-to, but rarely uses it in battle.

Spell slots: 4

Spells:
Rettuc Dinwu "Wind Cutter", evocation, Duran: This spell can create visible blades of wind. Can be used as a projectile attack.
Law Ria, "Air Wall, abjuration, Duran: This spell can create a small personal shield that can deflect most projectile attacks.
Magei Rimorr, "Mirror Image, illusion, Solia: This spell can create up to four copies of its caster. The images follow what ever the caster does.
Nadotor, "Tornado", evocation, Duran: This spell creates a small cyclone in front of the caster.

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Your RP is staying in the main forum because this is an Advanced RP.

Why thank you. I do put a lot of work into my RP's. This RP is all free response. No dice roll or gimicks here.

Yeah, that sort of thing is all about preference, but we can all appreciate the effort that you put into your RP.

-Penden