Don Valence
Virtuous Madman
Greetings, folks!
So, I was browsing through some of my old content here on the website via the archives, and I came across one of my old RP ideas. Considering how I've decided to make a return to the website, I figured I'd try to kick things off with a solid start...so I'm going to create a reboot of this old role-play and improve it to make it more fitting to my modern standards.
I'll give a brief description of what it is about.
The Premise:
Artificial Souls is a steampunk/dark/high fantasy setting hybrid which draws some inspiration from various RPG settings, as well as aspects drawn from the anime series "Fullmetal Alchemist". However, this is a mostly original work.
The setting is on a fractured world known as Daestraya; long ago, the world was ravaged by a cataclysmic event triggered by the creation and misuse of a powerful alchemical device said to be capable of turning men into deities, this device being known through legends as the Philosopher's Stone. The destruction that followed its use went on for five decades before eventually subsiding, leaving the world a ruin and human civilization in shambles.
From the ashes of this destruction came war, suffering, and chaos until at last five nations remained. These five nations, while technically at odds with one another still, have established a wary peace on the continent, primarily through the revitalized use of Alchemy, a mystical science that can turn mere men into living weapons, medical miracles, or engineering savants. Every nation has its own sect of Alchemists, with their own strengths...however, there is another breed of Alchemists, also known as "Homunculi". Homunculi are individuals born with the lingering essence of the lost Philosopher's Stone, and thus are among the few in the world who are capable of the greatest feats of Alchemy. However, Homunculi are considered dangerous by most cultures, and as such are often heavily watched, if not downright executed when discovered.
In terms of technology, Daestraya has a mix of Victorian-era machinery with classic extreme steampunk augmentations for added fantasy tropes, as well as various cultural and social elements created from real-world identities, stories, and mythology.
The Plot:
Artificial Souls: The Dogma Of Sin will take place during a particularly tense period between the five nations of Daestraya, with political and military tensions rising due to a series of strange murders and attacks occurring along their respective borders. The goal of this RP is not a "one group saves the world" kind of deal. This is an exploratory RP, where the RP participants have the freedom to explore and partially develop the world as they continue through it, with their own goals and objectives. Want to become the Alcainian emperor's right-hand man? Done. Want to become a Metenosi axe merchant, depositing your gleaming rewards in the faces of your esteemed rivals? Done. Want to just be some random drunk in Corvosinium, going around and causing trouble for the poor citizens? Well, that can be done too.
However, there will be a main storyline presented in the RP, one which will take participants down a journey full of violence, suspense, political intrigue, and a greater exploration of Daestraya's lore and less visible attributes. Participation is not mandatory though, and I encourage everyone to feel free to use the setting as they like.
Conclusion:
This is a thread primarily to gauge interest, to see how many people might be interested in doing this sort of RP. There will be some rules to follow, and a certain quality of posting is expected. Basically, one or two liner posts aren't ideal; I'm looking for paragraphs, folks. Details to help the setting and story flourish.
Also, I am open to any questions you folks might have in regards to the setting and specific elements within it.
And for reference material until I can create a brand new, revised version of the Artificial Souls lore/details, here is the old RP sign-up/info thread for your usage.
https://www.rpnation.com/threads/artificial-souls-heart-of-the-unknown-info-sign-ups.10016/
Side Note: Some things within the old thread are subject to alteration in the new revision; it is simply something to give you all an idea of what to expect. Also, please feel free to answer the poll below!
So, I was browsing through some of my old content here on the website via the archives, and I came across one of my old RP ideas. Considering how I've decided to make a return to the website, I figured I'd try to kick things off with a solid start...so I'm going to create a reboot of this old role-play and improve it to make it more fitting to my modern standards.
I'll give a brief description of what it is about.
The Premise:
Artificial Souls is a steampunk/dark/high fantasy setting hybrid which draws some inspiration from various RPG settings, as well as aspects drawn from the anime series "Fullmetal Alchemist". However, this is a mostly original work.
The setting is on a fractured world known as Daestraya; long ago, the world was ravaged by a cataclysmic event triggered by the creation and misuse of a powerful alchemical device said to be capable of turning men into deities, this device being known through legends as the Philosopher's Stone. The destruction that followed its use went on for five decades before eventually subsiding, leaving the world a ruin and human civilization in shambles.
From the ashes of this destruction came war, suffering, and chaos until at last five nations remained. These five nations, while technically at odds with one another still, have established a wary peace on the continent, primarily through the revitalized use of Alchemy, a mystical science that can turn mere men into living weapons, medical miracles, or engineering savants. Every nation has its own sect of Alchemists, with their own strengths...however, there is another breed of Alchemists, also known as "Homunculi". Homunculi are individuals born with the lingering essence of the lost Philosopher's Stone, and thus are among the few in the world who are capable of the greatest feats of Alchemy. However, Homunculi are considered dangerous by most cultures, and as such are often heavily watched, if not downright executed when discovered.
In terms of technology, Daestraya has a mix of Victorian-era machinery with classic extreme steampunk augmentations for added fantasy tropes, as well as various cultural and social elements created from real-world identities, stories, and mythology.
The Plot:
Artificial Souls: The Dogma Of Sin will take place during a particularly tense period between the five nations of Daestraya, with political and military tensions rising due to a series of strange murders and attacks occurring along their respective borders. The goal of this RP is not a "one group saves the world" kind of deal. This is an exploratory RP, where the RP participants have the freedom to explore and partially develop the world as they continue through it, with their own goals and objectives. Want to become the Alcainian emperor's right-hand man? Done. Want to become a Metenosi axe merchant, depositing your gleaming rewards in the faces of your esteemed rivals? Done. Want to just be some random drunk in Corvosinium, going around and causing trouble for the poor citizens? Well, that can be done too.
However, there will be a main storyline presented in the RP, one which will take participants down a journey full of violence, suspense, political intrigue, and a greater exploration of Daestraya's lore and less visible attributes. Participation is not mandatory though, and I encourage everyone to feel free to use the setting as they like.
Conclusion:
This is a thread primarily to gauge interest, to see how many people might be interested in doing this sort of RP. There will be some rules to follow, and a certain quality of posting is expected. Basically, one or two liner posts aren't ideal; I'm looking for paragraphs, folks. Details to help the setting and story flourish.
Also, I am open to any questions you folks might have in regards to the setting and specific elements within it.
And for reference material until I can create a brand new, revised version of the Artificial Souls lore/details, here is the old RP sign-up/info thread for your usage.
https://www.rpnation.com/threads/artificial-souls-heart-of-the-unknown-info-sign-ups.10016/
Side Note: Some things within the old thread are subject to alteration in the new revision; it is simply something to give you all an idea of what to expect. Also, please feel free to answer the poll below!
