Fantasy Plagued by a Rose: My First RP Idea

[Enuky]

OOC: Hello and thank you for viewing this thread,


This is a very informal run down of an idea I have had for a roleplay and it is my first attempt at a roleplay on RPN. I am admittedly very nervous about this and so I have decided to write just a basic summary of the rp rather than write a whole starter. I would like to see what interest there might be in it before committing time to writing one.


The rp is set in a medieval fantasy type of setting. A dangerous plague has swept the world leaving other nations in despair. One nation, the Rose Kingdom, has discovered a cure for the plague, but it is unfortunately derived from a nonrenewable resource. The Rose Kingdom responds to their fortunate discovery by closing all borders and hoarding the cure. War is imminent between the Rose Kingdom and a desperate neighboring kingdom. Our heroes are a team of spies/knights who must successfully infiltrate and conquer the Rose Kingdom in a mission to save their own people.


That is the basic idea behind my roleplay. I am interested in members who are comfortable with sharing power in the development of the story. I already have a character in mind for myself, but I would like for members to use their own original character for the rp. I am open to any type of characters really as long as they make sense in a fantasy setting. Nonetheless there are a couple of characters I need and others that are open to the member's imagination. What I need are a prince (of the struggling nation) and a royal advisor to him. Other than that I need characters who would serve the mission in whatever way (perhaps other royalty, knights, wizards, etc.). I am open to creating a character for you if you are unable to use your own.


Due to the shared developmental power of this roleplay I expect posts will be detailed and will require some deep thought from the members. In this sense I believe it should be a "detailed" roleplay, but I am honestly not sure what my writing style will be returning from a hiatus so I am going to play it safe by considering it "casual". Please don't be afraid to join or ask questions because I am extremely open and versatile. I am most accustomed to one on one roleplays so I would prefer to keep the number of members to three or less (but again, I am open and versatile and usually pretty nice!).


I suppose that is enough information for this introductory post. Please give me any feedback you might have and consider joining up with me. I will write a starter for it soon if there is any interest!


Thank you for reading this post and I look forward to meeting you!


-Enuky K.

 

[Idea]

I may be interested...The rp seems like a hit or miss. Depending on how creative the players are, the rp may have enough to live on and be great or it may curl up and die from lack of content

 

[Trombone Geek]

Count me in

 

[Thinslayer]

Suppose this plague turns people into monsters; then we could explore how characters react to corrupting influences.

 

[Joey Winchester]

I'm really interested in this, but I'm no good with Detailed rp's. With that in mind, what would the requirements be for posting?

 

[Enuky]

I may be interested...The rp seems like a hit or miss. Depending on how creative the players are, the rp may have enough to live on and be great or it may curl up and die from lack of content

Yes, but I suppose any roleplay can be hit or miss. I believe that I have a solid starter underway and perhaps this will set the stage for a solid start? Maybe seeing the starter once it is complete will help you to decide.

[QUOTE="Trombone Geek]Count me in

[/QUOTE]
I'm glad to hear it!

Suppose this plague turns people into monsters; then we could explore how characters react to corrupting influences.

Sorry, man, but I don't think I'm really interested in a zombie rp.

[QUOTE="Joey Winchester]I'm really interested in this, but I'm no good with Detailed rp's. With that in mind, what would the requirements be for posting?

[/QUOTE]
Alas, the inner teacher in me is against excluding a roleplayer based on length of responses. I ask that your response accomplish a task and be of good quality (with that being said, I have never seen a one liner accomplish anything). My requirements with this rp are a minimum of the casual rp guidelines and up.

 

[Enuky]

Good morning,


I apologize for my delayed responses but I live in a deeply wooded area and thus have unreliable internet. I am working on a starter that I think will provide enough context for you to work with while developing your own characters. It will be posted sometime today.


-Enuky K.

 

[Idea]

[QUOTE="Enuky K]Yes, but I suppose any roleplay can be hit or miss. I believe that I have a solid starter underway and perhaps this will set the stage for a solid start? Maybe seeing the starter once it is complete will help you to decide.

[/QUOTE]
Maybe. As far as I can see, this looks very loose. Hence, it will depend on how far players are able to stretch their creativity.

 

[Thinslayer]

I wasn't thinking of zombies. The idea is, the plague doesn't straight-up kill people - it makes them stronger and more powerful, but at a cost to their self-control. They can still think, feel, and talk, but they're trapped in a living hell where their bodies do things their minds don't want them to.

 

[Diminium]

I'm interested.


Are there fantasy races like Elves and Dwarves? Or is it just magic using humans/mages/wizards

 

[JustWhipIt]

If you're in need of more people, I'm also interested!

 

[Enuky]

Wow! I am so pleased to see all of the interest here. In answer to Diminium's question the answer is YES. Magic, mythical creatures, you name it.


I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and apologize for my absence the last few days. Some of you might have heard about the flash flooding and thunderstorms that have hit the southeast lately. I couldn't really get online because the storms and flooding here and then it was Christmas so I hope you were all with your families too!


Anyway, I wrote a rough draft starter but it is very VERY long (2.5 pages, which is pretty long for a starter, but I had a lot of info to cover). Here it is:

Plagued by a Rose: Introduction
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Carefully she walked through the forest, hiding behind trees and shrubbery as she went. She was dressed in a man’s clothing with black tights and a black hooded cloak. She carried no weapons but continued deeper and deeper into the forest. It was her first time leaving the kingdom since all roads leading into it were closed several months earlier. Indeed, the young princess was beginning to lose hope that she would ever escape the walls surrounding the kingdom, but a lucky encounter with a sleeping guard had given her the opportunity she longed for.


The sky was dark and the air was cold. Dusk was approaching when the princess decided it was best she return to the castle. She now lurked slowly back concealing herself in the shadows. Snow began to fall steadily from the sky.


It wasn’t long after the snow started that the princess lost her way in the forest. The blanketed trail made her unsure of which route to take, leaving her lost and frightened. The blue eyed maiden continued blindly into the darkness fearing whatever laid ahead of her. She walked as long as she could, but soon the cold began to take over. Her body began to slow down as her thoughts slipped into a frozen slumber. She collapsed into the snow.


The princess’s body laid lifelessly there until being discovered by a Bathelon knight. The knight, knowing nothing of the girl’s origin, made haste in lifting her from the snow and returning her to camp. She was brought to the camp medic where she was stripped of her wet clothes and bundled into a warm cot. The medic was unsure if she would live through the night. As word spread that a woman had been found the soldiers began to pray for her recovery. They were eager for a chance to woe a young maiden.


Their fantasies were tainted, however, when the girl’s golden family crest was discovered among her wet clothes. The well-known symbol of the eagle clutching a single rose between its talons identified her as a member of the Rose Kingdom’s royal family. When she awoke the next morning she was immediately shackled and sent on horseback to the neighboring kingdom of Bathelon as a prisoner of war.


Of course the girl protested. She kicked and screamed and cried and begged to be released, but her tantrums were no match for an army. The frightened princess had never been treated as a prisoner. Over time she surrendered herself and sat quietly with the silent knight as they continued towards Bathelon. Finally the fear and anxiety within her began to have a drowsy effect and she drifted to sleep.


They arrived in Bathelon in the dead of night. The knight who had escorted her gently scooped her off of the horse and into his arms. He still had not uttered a word to her despite his indirect kindness. The princess, having been awakened by the sudden movements, withered from his arms and chose to walk. She asked many questions as they approached the castle but the man remained silent. The castle was surrounded by a moat and a draw bridge was released for the couple.


Inside the castle she felt slightly more comfortable. It was grand and spacious like her own home. They were met by the Prince of Bathelon who quickly glanced over her before ordering she be sent to the dungeons. In the dungeons she was traumatized by the sounds and the cold darkness, but her nightmare would soon come to an end.


Several nights later she was visited by the prince, his advisor, and two guards. The prince and the advisor were angry and bickering at each other. The advisor was outraged to return to the kingdom to find a princess being held in the dungeons. Royalty of any kind did not belong in the dungeon, according to the advisor, and shortly after she was brought to a large bedroom within the castle instead.


The kingdom of Bathelon offered a ransom to the Rose Kingdom. In exchange for the cure to the plague Bathelon would ensure the safe return of their beloved princess Cecil. No one suspected that the king of the Rose Kingdom would reject this ransom, but as the months went by Cecil began to hear the whispered rumors amongst the palace maids and guards: The king had abandoned his daughter.


She began throwing furious tantrums on a regular basis of which made her caretakers question whether or not her own father had been able to handle her. On her worse days her screaming could be heard about the palace. The people of Bathelon were growing impatient with the royal court about the girl's captivity. Some pitied the princess and felt that a woman should not be dragged into war affairs, but others believed that she should be treated mercilessly and made to suffer like the ill citizens of their kingdom.


The wrathful Cecile now stood staring out the window of her comfortable prison. The weather was dreary with frozen rain beating down upon the kingdom. She wasn't sure what time of day it was, or how long she had been there anymore. Her shoulders were covered in thick, black, messy curls, and her eyes were as icy a blue as the rain that fell. Almost a year had passed since she was first captured. The door swung open and the advisor followed by two guards entered.


“Good morning, Princess”, the advisor said with a polite bow. The princess did not return his greeting or pay her visitors any attention. Her gaze shifted back to the window. The advisor grew impatient, “surely you understand that we cannot care for you forever”, he said, eyeing her closely for a reaction of some kind, “Do you know how long its been?” he asked.


The princess finally turned her attention to him, but only for a moment before turning away. The advisor was pleased to have gotten her interest, “It has been three hundred and forty seven nights since you were brought here”, he said. He waited a moment for an answer but was answered only by silence. “Do you not understand the gravity of your crimes, princess? Are you aware of what the penalty is for spying?” He egged on.


“It is death”, Cecile’s voice chirped, “but you cannot afford to end my life”. She was staring out the window as she spoke.


“What is it that makes you so sure of that, your highness?”


The princess paused and slowly returned his gaze, “because I can help you obtain the cure”.


The advisors eyes widened for a moment. He had not expected such a response, “and how would a silly princess assist the kingdom of Bathelon?” he barked. “Your time is up and we have had it with your foolishness”.


“You need the cure, and I need revenge”, she said. The princess’s heart had become cold and vengeful. She knew of her father’s abandonment. Her fears had hardened into hatred. She chuckled to herself.


The advisor shook his head in disgust and turned to leave, motioning for the guards to follow. The doors slammed shut and the princess was alone once again.


Together in a corridor the prince and the advisor sat. “We have no choice, you honor. The king cannot keep waiting for the cure”, the advisor said.


The prince sneered, “but surely we cannot trust a rose”.


The advisor shook his head. Bathelon had become much worse since a year ago. Many people had died from the plague and many more had caught the plague. The city was quiet and desolate because those who were well chose to stay inside for fear of catching it. “We have no other options”, he said, “you must assemble a team of worthy knights and assist the princess in obtaining the cure for us. Your kingdom depends on it”.


Characters:


The prince of Bathelon (unclaimed)


The advisor (unclaimed)


Princess Cecile – ME


All other characters are open to the writer’s imagination as long as they fit in with this starter.


I would really love feedback on the starter and how you all feel about going off of it.


Thank you for reading my long post and please don't be intimidated by it because my usual responses are way shorter than the introductory ones. That is all for now!

 

[Alias]

I'm interested xD

 

[Naomi Loriel]

I think this looks AMAZING. The princess who wants revenge on her family, and the prince of an enemy kingdom who is forced to work with her to save his own kingdom?! This could be so cool as long as it's developed well. I think you can handle it and I would love to be a part of it!

 

[Riddler]

I, the Guru of Essos, is very interested in this.

 

[LeSoraAmari]

Ooooooo this is a very good idea, I love it. I think I might have to join this ^-^

 

[Chase]

Interested

 

[Somnium]

I would like to join as well. This looks promising


As this would be my first RP on this forum, I am still figuring things out!

 

[Athens]

I quite like the idea.

 

[Unwavering Knight]

Interested

 

[Archie]

I like this quote me when it happens I'd be glad to be on board

 

[Mavicah]

Wow yeah this seems really awesome. I think you've more than reached how many 'players' you want. Some forms of mercenaries mabye? at least one gaurd for the prisoner would probably be nessesary, they don't exactly trust her. Some form of healer? And maybe someone skilled in the art of disguise, possibly using magic to assist in that way. Of course it will depend on how they plan to get in and what charaters people actaully want to play.


I wouldn't mind some form of magic but I also think it would be awesome to join the party slightly later, after they depart at least. I would like to have attempted to robb them. Of course i could just be a hired wizard. well that is if this goes ahead and you don't have too many 'players'.

 

[Enuky]

Hello and good morning. New info surrounding this RP has been posted. Please read this info carefully. Detailed - Plagued by a Rose: Limited Spots

 

[Enuky]

[QUOTE="Trombone Geek]Count me in

[/QUOTE]

Suppose this plague turns people into monsters; then we could explore how characters react to corrupting influences.

[QUOTE="Joey Winchester]I'm really interested in this, but I'm no good with Detailed rp's. With that in mind, what would the requirements be for posting?

[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE="Enuky K]Yes, but I suppose any roleplay can be hit or miss. I believe that I have a solid starter underway and perhaps this will set the stage for a solid start? Maybe seeing the starter once it is complete will help you to decide.
I'm glad to hear it!


Sorry, man, but I don't think I'm really interested in a zombie rp.


Alas, the inner teacher in me is against excluding a roleplayer based on length of responses. I ask that your response accomplish a task and be of good quality (with that being said, I have never seen a one liner accomplish anything). My requirements with this rp are a minimum of the casual rp guidelines and up.

[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE="Enuky K]Good morning,
I apologize for my delayed responses but I live in a deeply wooded area and thus have unreliable internet. I am working on a starter that I think will provide enough context for you to work with while developing your own characters. It will be posted sometime today.


-Enuky K.

[/QUOTE]

Maybe. As far as I can see, this looks very loose. Hence, it will depend on how far players are able to stretch their creativity.

I wasn't thinking of zombies. The idea is, the plague doesn't straight-up kill people - it makes them stronger and more powerful, but at a cost to their self-control. They can still think, feel, and talk, but they're trapped in a living hell where their bodies do things their minds don't want them to.

I'm interested.
Are there fantasy races like Elves and Dwarves? Or is it just magic using humans/mages/wizards

If you're in need of more people, I'm also interested!

I'm interested xD

[QUOTE="Naomi Loriel]I think this looks AMAZING. The princess who wants revenge on her family, and the prince of an enemy kingdom who is forced to work with her to save his own kingdom?! This could be so cool as long as it's developed well. I think you can handle it and I would love to be a part of it!

[/QUOTE]

I, the Guru of Essos, is very interested in this.

Ooooooo this is a very good idea, I love it. I think I might have to join this ^-^

Interested

I would like to join as well. This looks promising
As this would be my first RP on this forum, I am still figuring things out!

I quite like the idea.

[QUOTE="Unwavering Knight]Interested

[/QUOTE]

I like this quote me when it happens I'd be glad to be on board

Wow yeah this seems really awesome. I think you've more than reached how many 'players' you want. Some forms of mercenaries mabye? at least one gaurd for the prisoner would probably be nessesary, they don't exactly trust her. Some form of healer? And maybe someone skilled in the art of disguise, possibly using magic to assist in that way. Of course it will depend on how they plan to get in and what charaters people actaully want to play.
I wouldn't mind some form of magic but I also think it would be awesome to join the party slightly later, after they depart at least. I would like to have attempted to robb them. Of course i could just be a hired wizard. well that is if this goes ahead and you don't have too many 'players'.

 

[Enuky]

Hello and good morning. New info surrounding this RP has been posted. Please read this info carefully. Detailed - Plagued by a Rose: Limited Spots