Locklaklazarii
Acolyte of a New God
This is an Elder Scrolls Rp set in the 201st year of the 4th Era but with some twists and added flavor. I’m going to be excruciatingly blunt here as much as I love the Elder Scrolls games, BGS is awful when it comes to Lore and writing a consistent world, don’t expect this to be Skyrim but in RP form I will be making numerous lore and story changes, mostly to counteract Bethesda’s genuinely awful retconning that lead the games to become more and more of a generic fantasy and a mess. If you don’t know what I am talking about, strap in… Obviously with these changes to the Canon of the Universe Please for the love of everything read my Lore Revisions.
My Aim with this Version of the Elder Scrolls is to Ground it, make it more interesting and unique, make it darker befitting of the subjects it actually tries to tackle, Introduce more moral ambiguity, and most of all make it more fun. I understand that this RP will not be for everyone but I hope whether with a group Larger or Smaller be it 1 other person or 10 that we are able to cultivate a world that can even span multiple Role-Plays and the like.
I would also like to add a disclaimer, while I do very much hate a lot of the more recent decisions Bethesda have made in terms of the story of this universe, it isn’t a shit on them party, there is much more that I love rather than hate which is why I am using this setting in the first place. So no Circle-Jerking of F*** this or F*** that, if you would like to criticize anything or voice your opinions do so in a constructive manner that poses a solution to the issue instead of a simple nag. Now my Lore will be a patchwork solve of BGS’ Lores (yes I am using a plural here because practically every game has its own lore) but that doesn’t mean there won’t be inconsistencies as well, I am one man and I simply do not have the time to simply fix an ever complex system of doubling back, contradictions, retconns and character changes that occurred over a 20+ year long development of this property. If you see an issue, voice it constructively and if it is worth the fix it will be fixed. Any and all Lore Changes will be Added to the Lore page for this RP.
One final Warning will be issued here, I wish to stick to realism as much as I can, specifically the reality of societies, people, and nature itself. So Naturally this RP may come in contact with topics and issues that may be uncomfortable (I.E. Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Religion, Morality, Freedoms, Violence and Abuse… Not all of these may come up nor are they the exhaustive list but they are examples of what may come up.) and just because it makes you that way does not mean it will be skipped or dulled down. If that is potentially a problem for you I suggest you do not join this RP.
Character Sheet
((While I would recommend getting to know your character more than the categories that I post here, and I do encourage if you feel so inclined putting more into your Character Sheet (CS) it is not absolutely necessary… also only one character per person. While I have no doubt some of you are more than capable of managing more than one character, I would prefer everyone puts their time in creating one super great character than two or three of lesser quality. Also remove everything in Parenthesis from your CS or I will reject it.))
Name: (Lore-Friendly)
Sex:
Race: (Use the list provided in Lore)
Age: (You are coming of Age for whatever Race you are: Men, Betmer, and Orsimer all around 16-20, Bosmer and Dunmer 30-40, Altmer 35-50)
Birth Sign:
Height: (Don’t go too far from average height of Race)
General Description: (At least a Description though a Picture would be nice in addition to it)
Home: (where were they born, where did they grow up?)
Personality:
Likes: (at least 3)
Dislikes: (at least 3)
Skills:
Aspirations:
Family’s Occupation: (please give them a job, the assumption is you were raised to do this as well… nothing too outlandish such as regional rulers, or leaders of organizations, a mayor or something is as high as I will let you go in terms of power)
Backstory:
My Aim with this Version of the Elder Scrolls is to Ground it, make it more interesting and unique, make it darker befitting of the subjects it actually tries to tackle, Introduce more moral ambiguity, and most of all make it more fun. I understand that this RP will not be for everyone but I hope whether with a group Larger or Smaller be it 1 other person or 10 that we are able to cultivate a world that can even span multiple Role-Plays and the like.
I would also like to add a disclaimer, while I do very much hate a lot of the more recent decisions Bethesda have made in terms of the story of this universe, it isn’t a shit on them party, there is much more that I love rather than hate which is why I am using this setting in the first place. So no Circle-Jerking of F*** this or F*** that, if you would like to criticize anything or voice your opinions do so in a constructive manner that poses a solution to the issue instead of a simple nag. Now my Lore will be a patchwork solve of BGS’ Lores (yes I am using a plural here because practically every game has its own lore) but that doesn’t mean there won’t be inconsistencies as well, I am one man and I simply do not have the time to simply fix an ever complex system of doubling back, contradictions, retconns and character changes that occurred over a 20+ year long development of this property. If you see an issue, voice it constructively and if it is worth the fix it will be fixed. Any and all Lore Changes will be Added to the Lore page for this RP.
One final Warning will be issued here, I wish to stick to realism as much as I can, specifically the reality of societies, people, and nature itself. So Naturally this RP may come in contact with topics and issues that may be uncomfortable (I.E. Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Religion, Morality, Freedoms, Violence and Abuse… Not all of these may come up nor are they the exhaustive list but they are examples of what may come up.) and just because it makes you that way does not mean it will be skipped or dulled down. If that is potentially a problem for you I suggest you do not join this RP.
These are a set of rules put in place to guide the proper creation of this narrative and to avoid things that just generally bug me that people do (I have done these myself and sometimes will do them on accident time to time). While I understand slipping up time to time if it becomes a worrisome pattern you will likely be expelled from the RP.
1. Follow RPN’s Rules - If you want to do anything possibly in violation of these rules a Discord Server will be Set up for the More Mature Scenes (if needed) and Out of Character (OOC) discussions. Please do not commit any infractions as the last thing needed is a bunch of mods coming in to break up the ‘party’.
2. The Roleplay is not the Real World - If I see people using their characters in a way that breaks character because of personal feelings, a feud or for any other out of RP reason you will get a strike, this also applies with getting upset in OOC at what another character has done to you in Character (IC), Just because a character in the game insulted your character does not mean they are insulting you and personal disputes are just that personal I don’t want it about, in, or surrounding the RP, any Instances of this will result in a strike and three strikes mean you are gone.
3. If you leave the RP (Not a vacation or break that you have specified) you are not getting back into the RP and that is final, I get it we have lives outside of this website but please do tell me or another person if you think you may be absent for a while, and Ideally have a regent (someone to act on your behalf while you are otherwise indisposed) for your character in the case of a prolonged absence or at the bare minimum provide a reason they would leave for a period of time. If you just disappear for a week or two without warning you will get booted and your character gets the axe, Literally.
4. No “God-Moding/Power Gaming”- Do not roleplay for another person or NPC without express consent, as a basic example you can phrase something as “I attempt to cut is head off.” or “I tell him a lie” but not as “I Cut his head off” or “I Convince him that I am right”. You are not the god of this RP, I am, if you have an issue with that go somewhere else. Everytime you make one of these Infractions you gain a strike, three strikes you’re out.
5. No Meta-Gaming - DO NOT use knowledge that your character would not have, this one is a difficult one many times, but your character does not know what you do, they didn’t read everyone’s Character Sheets or did they have the Countless hours of Lore delving that you may or may not have. You are first and foremost playing and writing a character so be that character. This is the one I am most lenient on from time to time as it is often something we do on accident, but if you do it too often you will be removed, and don’t worry it will be pointed out when you do it just so we can all learn from it.
6. You are not a Main Character (at least at the start) - While it is very likely that a Dragonborn will be chosen out of the People in this Role-Play, I will award it to who I see as having the most fulfilling and fitting character arch, not necessarily who has the most power or tried the hardest to be the end all be all. And if I feel no one earned it, no one will get it. To this note, no one is starting out as a powerful this or that or any kind of hero, you will be normal people with normal aspirations big or small. I want this to be very character driven so even if you are not chosen as Dragon Born that doesn’t mean you don’t play a role. And while not everyone can be the Nerevarine, Hero of Kvatch or Dragonborn, you are still able to be the main driver of the plot and even possibly the man behind the curtain. Just be the main character of your story and don’t necessarily worry about obtaining the God-Like status. Now let’s get something straight, Your Character can be Power Hungry, Obsessed with becoming the Dragonborn, or Try to save the day, I’m just saying don’t expect to be entitled to a grand destiny. Focus on making a good character that has a fulfilling arch and story.
7. You are not Powerful - Again a reiteration of the previous point and to build and clarify, You’re character at the start is not a powerful or influential member of any family, or organization, nor do they belong to any of the powerful groups such as the Dark Brotherhood, Mages Guild, Thieves Guild, Fighters Guild, Companions, a Colovian Estate, the Telvanni etc. while they can through actions in the RP do these things they do not start with them. Same with Lycanthropes, Vampires or other morphs. Nor are you really great at anything, you are a normal person in this world coming of age, you are starting at level 1, the ground, you are a Novice even at the things your character excels at compared to others their age. This is a story of growth and I want you to grow into the Mages, Warriors, Politicians, Scoundrels, Heroes and Villains they will one day Become.
8. Actions have Consequences and Morality is Grey - This RP won’t go easy on you, you do something dumb you pay for it, I do not care if you spent so many hours fleshing them out if you decided to go piss off an influential family to the point of the Dark Brotherhood getting a contract on you, you are most likely going to die. To the same extent major decisions will never be cut and dry, many will hate you, many will love you and no matter what you have to deal with what comes next. And don’t expect that any decision will be the universally correct one, maybe saving someone will lead to a situation in which kills many or vice versa, Nothing is cut and dry everything is grey.
9. No Lone Wolves - Introverts are fine but you are working in a group, therefore work in the group.
10. Be your Character - While touched on a bit in the Meta-Gaming rule, this is a bit separate from that, this is just about not being in character or doing any action that seems so far from your character's motivations (I.E. Honor Bound Warrior turning the other cheek) you get the idea, just don’t do it even if it may get you into a bad spot, it is more fun to play and read a consistent character messing up than an inconsistent character just breezing through everything.
11. No OOC in IC, thanks
12. I am the GM and reserve the right to do what I want, while I will refrain from being tyrannical and do encourage you to call out what you think is wrong. It is ultimately my RP and what I say goes.
1. Follow RPN’s Rules - If you want to do anything possibly in violation of these rules a Discord Server will be Set up for the More Mature Scenes (if needed) and Out of Character (OOC) discussions. Please do not commit any infractions as the last thing needed is a bunch of mods coming in to break up the ‘party’.
2. The Roleplay is not the Real World - If I see people using their characters in a way that breaks character because of personal feelings, a feud or for any other out of RP reason you will get a strike, this also applies with getting upset in OOC at what another character has done to you in Character (IC), Just because a character in the game insulted your character does not mean they are insulting you and personal disputes are just that personal I don’t want it about, in, or surrounding the RP, any Instances of this will result in a strike and three strikes mean you are gone.
3. If you leave the RP (Not a vacation or break that you have specified) you are not getting back into the RP and that is final, I get it we have lives outside of this website but please do tell me or another person if you think you may be absent for a while, and Ideally have a regent (someone to act on your behalf while you are otherwise indisposed) for your character in the case of a prolonged absence or at the bare minimum provide a reason they would leave for a period of time. If you just disappear for a week or two without warning you will get booted and your character gets the axe, Literally.
4. No “God-Moding/Power Gaming”- Do not roleplay for another person or NPC without express consent, as a basic example you can phrase something as “I attempt to cut is head off.” or “I tell him a lie” but not as “I Cut his head off” or “I Convince him that I am right”. You are not the god of this RP, I am, if you have an issue with that go somewhere else. Everytime you make one of these Infractions you gain a strike, three strikes you’re out.
5. No Meta-Gaming - DO NOT use knowledge that your character would not have, this one is a difficult one many times, but your character does not know what you do, they didn’t read everyone’s Character Sheets or did they have the Countless hours of Lore delving that you may or may not have. You are first and foremost playing and writing a character so be that character. This is the one I am most lenient on from time to time as it is often something we do on accident, but if you do it too often you will be removed, and don’t worry it will be pointed out when you do it just so we can all learn from it.
6. You are not a Main Character (at least at the start) - While it is very likely that a Dragonborn will be chosen out of the People in this Role-Play, I will award it to who I see as having the most fulfilling and fitting character arch, not necessarily who has the most power or tried the hardest to be the end all be all. And if I feel no one earned it, no one will get it. To this note, no one is starting out as a powerful this or that or any kind of hero, you will be normal people with normal aspirations big or small. I want this to be very character driven so even if you are not chosen as Dragon Born that doesn’t mean you don’t play a role. And while not everyone can be the Nerevarine, Hero of Kvatch or Dragonborn, you are still able to be the main driver of the plot and even possibly the man behind the curtain. Just be the main character of your story and don’t necessarily worry about obtaining the God-Like status. Now let’s get something straight, Your Character can be Power Hungry, Obsessed with becoming the Dragonborn, or Try to save the day, I’m just saying don’t expect to be entitled to a grand destiny. Focus on making a good character that has a fulfilling arch and story.
7. You are not Powerful - Again a reiteration of the previous point and to build and clarify, You’re character at the start is not a powerful or influential member of any family, or organization, nor do they belong to any of the powerful groups such as the Dark Brotherhood, Mages Guild, Thieves Guild, Fighters Guild, Companions, a Colovian Estate, the Telvanni etc. while they can through actions in the RP do these things they do not start with them. Same with Lycanthropes, Vampires or other morphs. Nor are you really great at anything, you are a normal person in this world coming of age, you are starting at level 1, the ground, you are a Novice even at the things your character excels at compared to others their age. This is a story of growth and I want you to grow into the Mages, Warriors, Politicians, Scoundrels, Heroes and Villains they will one day Become.
8. Actions have Consequences and Morality is Grey - This RP won’t go easy on you, you do something dumb you pay for it, I do not care if you spent so many hours fleshing them out if you decided to go piss off an influential family to the point of the Dark Brotherhood getting a contract on you, you are most likely going to die. To the same extent major decisions will never be cut and dry, many will hate you, many will love you and no matter what you have to deal with what comes next. And don’t expect that any decision will be the universally correct one, maybe saving someone will lead to a situation in which kills many or vice versa, Nothing is cut and dry everything is grey.
9. No Lone Wolves - Introverts are fine but you are working in a group, therefore work in the group.
10. Be your Character - While touched on a bit in the Meta-Gaming rule, this is a bit separate from that, this is just about not being in character or doing any action that seems so far from your character's motivations (I.E. Honor Bound Warrior turning the other cheek) you get the idea, just don’t do it even if it may get you into a bad spot, it is more fun to play and read a consistent character messing up than an inconsistent character just breezing through everything.
11. No OOC in IC, thanks
12. I am the GM and reserve the right to do what I want, while I will refrain from being tyrannical and do encourage you to call out what you think is wrong. It is ultimately my RP and what I say goes.
Character Sheet
((While I would recommend getting to know your character more than the categories that I post here, and I do encourage if you feel so inclined putting more into your Character Sheet (CS) it is not absolutely necessary… also only one character per person. While I have no doubt some of you are more than capable of managing more than one character, I would prefer everyone puts their time in creating one super great character than two or three of lesser quality. Also remove everything in Parenthesis from your CS or I will reject it.))
Name: (Lore-Friendly)
Sex:
Race: (Use the list provided in Lore)
Age: (You are coming of Age for whatever Race you are: Men, Betmer, and Orsimer all around 16-20, Bosmer and Dunmer 30-40, Altmer 35-50)
Birth Sign:
Height: (Don’t go too far from average height of Race)
General Description: (At least a Description though a Picture would be nice in addition to it)
Home: (where were they born, where did they grow up?)
Personality:
Likes: (at least 3)
Dislikes: (at least 3)
Skills:
Aspirations:
Family’s Occupation: (please give them a job, the assumption is you were raised to do this as well… nothing too outlandish such as regional rulers, or leaders of organizations, a mayor or something is as high as I will let you go in terms of power)
Backstory:
Everyone thought that Martin Septim’s Sacrifice would protect them for eternity, but it was a lie, the veil between Oblivion and Mundus is thinning day by day and the dragonfires dim. The Empire after its defeat in the Great War with the Aldmeri Dominion, lies fractured, chaotic and desperate, Tiber Septim reaching the End of his reign has no clear heir and certainly not the dragon blood to temper the fires of the Ruby Throne. Fearing another Great Interregnum and worse... another Daedric invasion, All corners of Tamriel hold their breath awaiting the next Dragonborn, the Last Dragonborn.
The Circulation of Emelene Madrine’s book upon the subject has become one of the most widely consumed pieces of literature in Modern History with many interpreting the prophecy within it to be mostly completed, many attributing the reign of Uriel Septim VII as being the worst reign, as it allowed for all these events to unfold. Now the World awaits the final two lines of the Prophecy to unfortunately come to pass with many theories as to what exactly it means. Several philosophers and mages each giving differing over analysis on it’s contents:
“...When the Snow Tower lies sundered, kingless, bleeding
The World-Eater wakes, and the Wheel turns upon the Last Dragonborn."
Tiber Septim has led a desperate attempt at tempting Akatosh to reveal his champion to everyone, at the Heart of the Imperial City the White Gold tower will be opened to the public in a weeks long festival in the name of the Divines. Everyone from all stretches of the former empire and even within the dominion have been invited to attend… Rumors swell that the Last Dragonborn will attend the festival and great pilgrimages have been made from the poor folk to the rich, the holy and the deadly, the Imperial city will be far more packed than usual and filled with all manner of finery and spectacle.
The Circulation of Emelene Madrine’s book upon the subject has become one of the most widely consumed pieces of literature in Modern History with many interpreting the prophecy within it to be mostly completed, many attributing the reign of Uriel Septim VII as being the worst reign, as it allowed for all these events to unfold. Now the World awaits the final two lines of the Prophecy to unfortunately come to pass with many theories as to what exactly it means. Several philosophers and mages each giving differing over analysis on it’s contents:
“...When the Snow Tower lies sundered, kingless, bleeding
The World-Eater wakes, and the Wheel turns upon the Last Dragonborn."
Tiber Septim has led a desperate attempt at tempting Akatosh to reveal his champion to everyone, at the Heart of the Imperial City the White Gold tower will be opened to the public in a weeks long festival in the name of the Divines. Everyone from all stretches of the former empire and even within the dominion have been invited to attend… Rumors swell that the Last Dragonborn will attend the festival and great pilgrimages have been made from the poor folk to the rich, the holy and the deadly, the Imperial city will be far more packed than usual and filled with all manner of finery and spectacle.
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