Fantasy Caravan - Kingdoms Of Thoris [OOC HUB]

[Tex.Y]

Hey, is this still open to new members or has it been closed?

If you can finish a sheet, have it accepted, and post in the main thread in the next two-three days, then yes, we are still accepting new players. Once the initial interacts are wrapped up, we won't be.

 

[Halycon]

If you can finish a sheet, have it accepted, and post in the main thread in the next two-three days, then yes, we are still accepting new players. Once the initial interacts are wrapped up, we won't be.

Oh, definitely, I can do that. Thank you!

 

[Berries]

SilverFlight Come join the discord!

 

[Tex.Y]

New additions to the initial Post. Read these over if you wish. Any questions regarding important things mentioned in-character, please let me know, so I can add them to the initial post.

• Eldi
• Metaphysical
• Berganfont
• Kel

• The most human-like race in all of Thoris, Eldi exist to evolve and expand their knowledge. But rather than practising the art of technology, Eldi study the realm of magic more thoroughly than any other race. Unlike the Myti however, their affinity with magic is not as advanced, more on par with humans, unfortunately for them. Their understanding of how magic actually works, however, dwarfs every other race, allowing them to create some of the most complex, and intricate spells known to man, even if doing so remains very difficult for their bodies to handle, as their magical capabilities are still comparable to those of a human. They do however possess one thing that humans don't. The largest Mana pool out of all the races in Thoris, by a significant degree.
  
  The Eldi node network is almost identical to a humans. However, it possessed a single flaw. Eldi nodes, once practised in a particular kind of magic, will usually not allow different types of Mana flow, usually restricting them to a particular school of magic for their entire lives. Unlike a human or a Myti, who may practice multiple forms of magic freely, the Eldi may only use a single school of magic within a single classification. This goes as far as removing their ability to manifest raw arcane energy outside their bodies if an Eldi caster specialises in fire, for example. The up side to this, is that when it comes to specialisation, not even the Myti can stand toe to toe with an Eldi. Despite all of this, the Eldi's physical form is weaker than a humans, making them slightly more agile, but far less physically powerful.
  
  The average lifespan of an Eldi is 200-220 years. They stand 5.5-6.5 feet tall on average, have lithe frames, thin faces, and knife-like pointed ears.
• When the normal rules of elemental magic cannot allow you to manifest your thoughts, one must enter the realm of metaphysical mana, where they can further expand the control of their magical abilities. Fundamentally, Metaphysical magic is the highest level of elemental manipulation, where a caster manipulates concepts such as sound, light, and gravity. Unlike elemental magic however, it usually lacks the sheer power and efficiency that something like molten rock, or powerful winds might offer. Instead, Metaphysical magic gains its advantages from the fact that it cannot be affected by any other form of magic. A crude example would be sound-based spells completely ignoring all attempts to dampen them, aside from physical obstructions that would naturally reduce the impact of sound-waves. Due to this, many forms of metaphysical magic can outright ignore magical defences, even divine shielding used by the paladins, making it extremely versatile. Although it lacks power, the possibilities of metaphysical magic are rather plentiful.
• Berganfont is a small nation who's people are absolutely obsessed with the ideals of their anti-god, Shaidra. The use, and practice, of divine magic is prohibited within their walls, and any who attempt to spread their beliefs into their territory are often shunned, or hated, for their arrogance and supposed self-righteous goals. Their population is rather plentiful for a small nation, though, which may be partially due to the fact that Berganfont is positioned on the edge of a suspiciously quiet, and peaceful jungle, where food is plentiful, and beasts are inactive during the daytime. There are two prominent races in Berganfont; The Humans, and the Eldi. They live in relative harmony, and still allow anyone to join their society, as long as they do not peach the ideals of divine gods, and hail the teachings of Shaidra.
  
  The temple of Shaidra, despite claiming otherwise, is a divine collection of monks who tap into a mysterious power using the practice of their "Anti god" sparingly to enforce their ideals.
• Kel is one of the many Eldi home nations. Unlike most other major races in Thoris, the Eldi do not have a single home nation. Instead, they have divided it into four nations. If it were ranked in terms of strength and relevance, Kel would rank fourth.
  
  Kel exists at the top of a large, forested cliff that meets the Jillaian sea at its edge. The city's people consists mostly of Eldi, but unlike other home nations, the Eldi are accepting of all races, making Kel slightly more diverse than others, despite its overwhelming Eldi population. The people of Kel are completely peaceful, but value magical knowledge relevant to nature and the elements above all else. Even the city's high chancellor is swayed by such knowledge. In the past, Kel has been influenced to fight in wars in exchange for grand secrets, all of which still remain hidden, as those who have attained Kel's power have never been on the losing side of a war. Despite all of this, and the union that the Eldi home nations have, they are completely separate in terms of politics, and have fought against one another in the past. They cannot be considered as one people, much less a unified front, for the sake of war or any sort of conflict/union.

 

[SilverFlight]

Melon Bomb Bron's dialogue wasn't directed at Rowe and shouldn't have been within her earshot. He wouldn't have said that loud enough for the captain to hear.

 

[Melon Bomb]

oh uh there wasnt any clarification that he said that quietly, i figured since everyone was basically in one place for the briefings she would be able to overhear it

 

[SilverFlight]

oh uh there wasnt any clarification that he said that quietly, i figured since everyone was basically in one place for the briefings she would be able to overhear it

It was pretty clear that he was talking to Nei. I'll role with it, but I will always mention in your character in text if they're supposed to hear.

 

[Melon Bomb]

well yeah i know he was talking to nei, i just didnt take that to mean that no one else could hear what he was saying at the time

 

[Fenris]

Anyone want to have their belongings ransacked or some random shiny trinket taken by a fairy summon? As obviously the caravan and its passengers is more interesting than any possible dangers that could be sneaking up...

 

[SilverFlight]

Anyone want to have their belongings ransacked or some random shiny trinket taken by a fairy summon? As obviously the caravan and its passengers is more interesting than any possible dangers that could be sneaking up...

Bron doesn't have much, but she could ransack his stuff. I imagined he'd have a hobby like toy-making, so he'd have random gears, cogs and small carving tools in his bag. Go nuts. XP

 

[Juju]

I take it this is closed?

 

[Tex.Y]

I take it this is closed?

We may have a slot open, but the Caravan has already left Arcadia. If you can write yourself into the story as a non-caravaneer, then you do have a chance to join, still.

 

[Juju]

We may have a slot open, but the Caravan has already left Arcadia. If you can write yourself into the story as a non-caravaneer, then you do have a chance to join, still.

Okay thanks

 

[Tex.Y]

Okay thanks

Np. If you do end up working towards any sort of idea, the entire group is jn the discord, and may be able to help you along the way. Reading the IC may be daunting task.

 

[Juju]

Np. If you do end up working towards any sort of idea, the entire group is jn the discord, and may be able to help you along the way. Reading the IC may be daunting task.

Thank you. I will join that now

 

[Tex.Y]

Blitzer Fenris SilverFlight Berries

I've already mentioned this in the discord chat, but I'll post here as well.

Starting monday, anyone who hasn't posted will be getting the boot. Following that, anyone who doesn't post for a period of 7 days will be immediately booted without warning, unless some kind of notice is delivered explaining why. This may bring the number of players much lower, which was my original intention, or it may kill us. Either way, I don't care. I'm not going to continue to put a great deal of effort into this if things continue the way they are. I've wasted my time on several groups in the past with similar habits.

Dreamtique and Strago have spoken with me already. Juju has not yet had a chance to post.

Halycon Has been MIA for a while.

 

[SilverFlight]

I was waiting on some of the others, but I can post now if you'd rather I just continue.

 

[Tex.Y]

Yes, I'd prefer nobody waits on anybody for too long. It creates situations like this. What if you're waiting on X, and X is waiting on Y, and Y is waiting on Z, and Z is waiting on X?

 

[SilverFlight]

Yes, I'd prefer nobody waits on anybody for too long. It creates situations like this. What if you're waiting on X, and X is waiting on Y, and Y is waiting on Z, and Z is waiting on X?

Generally I only wait on people who are directly involved with the actions of my characters, Strago in this case, and also the thread went completely dead for a week, not even you sent any prompts, I honestly thought you might have lost interest. But now that I know the thread is alive, I will post.

 

[Tex.Y]

Strago has mentioned that he's essentially dead until his computer is repaired, just to be clear on that front. I usually post in the Discord, but I'll post in this thread to keep everyone up to date from now on.

 

[Blitzer]

LIterally, did everyone like ignore my post about stepping out into the fray and cutting down snakes behind Bron and Strago? I'm already flanking them.

 

[SilverFlight]

LIterally, did everyone like ignore my post about stepping out into the fray and cutting down snakes behind Bron and Strago? I'm already flanking them.

1. Chill
2. You don't actually mention Bron or Strago in your post
3. You didn't tag either of us
4. You apparently attacked one snake? Two? There are probably more.

I'm sorry I didn't pick up all the action in your post but I didn't find it that clear.

 

[Tex.Y]

I'll be sure to play reference to everyone in the future