Jess Buck
HELLA QUEER
Welcome Reyisha, a continent as old as time. Long ago, the four kingdoms of Reyisha were at war with each other. All sides suffered great losses, but eventually they came together to sign The Treaty of the Four. It took four weeks for the kingdoms to come to an agreement, and ever since they have celebrated the signing of the treaty with a festival on it's anniversary. Every other year, the kingdoms of Reyisha come together for a four week festival known as "The Gathering". The purpose of this festival is to promote unity, trade, and other such diplomatic endeavors. The host kingdom changes each year and this year it is to be held in the Southern Kingdom of Gairia. Each week is dedicated to a kingdom. The first week will be dedicated to Quenia, the second week to Aiwathen, the third to Erosan, and the last week will dedicated to the host kingdom of Gairia. While the original intention of this festival was for diplomatic reasons, the most popular festivity of The Gathering would be "The Matchmaking". This time honored tradition started a few years after The Treaty of the Four was signed. Each kingdom has their own matchmaker that will match noble youth to create advantageous alliances to not only keep the peace, but also create interesting talk for nobles and common folk alike.
The Continent of Reyisha is split into four kingdoms:
The Northern Kingdom of Aiwathen is infamous for it's mountainous landscapes and frigid climate. It's main exports are coal, jewels, and ice. The coal and jewels are found in the vast mining caverns of the northeastern mountain-scape known as the Skyward Mountain Range; for these mountains are the highest in all of Reyisha. The Aiwathian people are known for their rough and cold (no pun intended) exteriors. Growing up in the mountains of the North requires a certain kind of resilience. They can be stubborn and brash but if and when you can win one over, their loyalty knows no bounds. If you should ever need assistance in a fight, the Aiwathians are the first you would call. The main deities worshiped in Aiwathen are the Moon Goddess Odella and the Sky God Andros. The current eminency of the Aiwathian Kingdom is the House of Iclyn. The reigning King and Queen have the largest family in Reyisha, consisting of four young princes, three princess and the King has recently publicly claimed a bastard son who will also be joining the family at The Gathering this year. The eldest four children are eligible for the matchmaking. Their house crest is that of an albino moose; moose are found not only in the north but also in the western kingdom, however the albino moose is native to the mountains of Aiwathen. Their house colors are Sapphire, Black, and Silver.
The Eastern Kingdom of Quenia is the smallest of the four kingdoms. It is composed of the swampland in the east of Reyisha, along with the archipelago to the east of the mainland, known as The Quenian Islands. There are 14 islands in total, the four largest and most populated being Hemya, Iroham, Lamond, New Hemya, and Stansy. Most of the mainland in Quenia is inhabitable marsh, so the majority of the population lives on the islands. The most common deity worshiped in Quenia is the Sea Goddess Malia, however in the few settlements on the mainland, they tend to worship the Goddess of Rivers Misrey. (Who just so happens to me Malia's daughter) Quenia's main export is fish, and the islands are known for their lush flora; the most infamous being the Bougainvillea, which also happens to be the royal family's crest. Speaking of the House of Vale, the King and Queen of Quenia have five children, three princes and two princesses, four of which are eligible for the matchmaking. Their house colors are Salmon, White, and Gold.
The Southern Kingdom of Gairia is the largest of the four kingdoms. The entirety of the southwestern section of Gairia is desert land known as The Wastes. No one in habits these lands, and no one goes there unless they wish to die a slow and painful death. The rest of the kingdom is just has hot, but not nearly as unforgiving. Most of the land consists of grasslands and plateaus, and there is one lake in the northeast corner of Gairia known has The Narrow Lagoon. Their main export is clay and the people here are expert craftsman. The architecture in Gairia is unlike any other, with ornate temples and towering coliseums, there is nothing like it in any other kingdom. They worship the Sun God Maikesh in Gairia, however the late Queen Oriana was native to Quenia, so there are a few small temples to Malia sprinkled throughout Gairia. The current royal house is the House of Altan, the King of which lost his wife three years ago. The whole of Gairia was in a state of mourning of over a year, and it is still difficult for the royal family to speak upon. Before her untimely demise, the king and queen had six children, three princess and three princesses; four of the six are eligible for the matchmaking. Their royal crest is that of a sidewinder and their house colors are Crimson, Mustard, and Copper.
The Western Kingdom of Erosan has the most fertile land in Reyisha. Agriculture thrives in this region, and one of their main exports is lumber. Erosan is the only kingdom within the continent to have a matriarchy instead of a patriarchy. The current reigning Queen is married to a powerful sorcerer who does not confine themselves to one form. They often use their magic to change their appearance, one day presenting male and the next presenting female. Magic runs through all of Reyisha but no where is it stronger than in Erosan. The people here use their magic to their advantage and you will find not only thriving farmlands, but some of the most talented healers in all the land. The two most commonly worshiped deities in Erosan are the Land God Aruin and his wife Misrey, the Goddess of Rivers. The healers in Healer's Grove also have temples to the Goddess of the Afterlife Ulla, and her son Zaikian, the God of Medicine. The current eminency of the Erosan Kingdom is the House of Hawthorn. Because the Queen and Monarch are unable to produce offspring of their own, they have adopted orphans into their bloodline. Two Princes and Two Princesses, all of whom are eligible for the matchmaking; they are also related to nobility in Erosan in one way or another. The house crest is that of an ocelot, which are revered animals that are seen as sacred amongst the Erosan people. Their house colors are Emerald, Orange, and Bronze.
Before Creating a Character, Please keep a few things in mind:
1) I do not reserve roles, and all characters are subject for approval
2) I ask that all players create a minimum of two characters
3) Characters of all different shapes, sizes, genders, and sexualities are welcome and expected.
4) Try and keep characters even. There can't be five lesbians and three straight guys. I want to make sure that every player can have a match for their character.
5) Characters that are not apart of the royal families are allowed, but only if they add something interesting to the story. For Example: One of the Princesses from Quenia has a handmaiden whom she is very close to. To the public the relationship is platonic but behind closed doors they are lovers.
6) I highly recommend that you check out the OOC Chat and talk with other players to brainstorm relationships between characters. Everyone's characters will be related in some way so the OOC chat will be key in your character creation.
7) I just want to reiterate this point; if you cannot commit to a roleplay right now, I ask that you do not submit a character. I have spent a long time coming up with the lore for this roleplay and I really do not want it to fail. I appreciate your interest but if you cannot commit, do not join.
There are a few rules in The Matchmaking; keep these in mind when making your characters:
1) Noble youth who wish to participate must be 18 years or older.
2) You will receive a match at the very beginning of the festival. You must spend the first week with this match before you seek out the matchmaker for a new one. After the initial match, you may seek the matchmaker as many times as you would like if the match is not compatible.
3) In order to seek a new match, both parties in the match must agree to find new partners. If one party does not wish to change, then the match will stay until both parties can come to an agreement.
4) You must attend at least one ball and one festivity (a joust, a play, etc.) with your match before you may seek out a new one.
5) Heirs to a kingdom may not be matched with other heirs. We are not trying to unify kingdoms, just keep the peace.
6) It is not required for you to leave the festival with a match, or even an engagement offer. The Matchmaking is mostly for fun and there is no pressure to find true love in these four weeks. (However if a noble has to attend more than three matchmakings to find a match, they are often seen as undesirable. Why else would they not be able to secure a match?)
Below will be the list of the available positions in the Royal Families. All other positions may be discussed in the OOC Chat provided below. I will also provide a link for a thread that contains all of the lore for the kingdoms. This will include a maps of Reyisha, the individual kingdoms, and the crests of each Royal Family.
* Indicates the Crown Prince/Princess
Underline Indicates who is eligible for the matchmaking
The House of Iclyn:
King
Queen
*1st Prince and 1st Princess
2nd Princess
2nd Prince
3rd Princess
3rd and 4th Princes
The House of Vale:
King
Queen
*1st Prince
1st and 2nd Princess
2nd Prince
3rd Prince
The House of Altan:
King
*1st Prince
1st Princess
2nd Prince
2nd Princess
3rd Princess
3rd Prince
The House of Hawthorn:
Queen
Monarch
*1st Princess
1st Prince
2nd Prince
2nd Princess
Characters outside of the Royal Families:
Aiwathen:
Quenia:
Gairia:
Erosan:
Here is a basic character skeleton, you may add anything you wish to this but you may not take anything away.
Basics:
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Sexuality:
Kingdom:
Position:
Appearance:
You must have a picture for your character along with the information below. No anime pictures please.
Height:
Weight:
Eye Color:
Hair Color:
Personal Style:
Persona:
Personality:
Likes: At least 3
Dislikes: At least 3
Fears:
Bio:
The Continent of Reyisha is split into four kingdoms:
The Northern Kingdom of Aiwathen is infamous for it's mountainous landscapes and frigid climate. It's main exports are coal, jewels, and ice. The coal and jewels are found in the vast mining caverns of the northeastern mountain-scape known as the Skyward Mountain Range; for these mountains are the highest in all of Reyisha. The Aiwathian people are known for their rough and cold (no pun intended) exteriors. Growing up in the mountains of the North requires a certain kind of resilience. They can be stubborn and brash but if and when you can win one over, their loyalty knows no bounds. If you should ever need assistance in a fight, the Aiwathians are the first you would call. The main deities worshiped in Aiwathen are the Moon Goddess Odella and the Sky God Andros. The current eminency of the Aiwathian Kingdom is the House of Iclyn. The reigning King and Queen have the largest family in Reyisha, consisting of four young princes, three princess and the King has recently publicly claimed a bastard son who will also be joining the family at The Gathering this year. The eldest four children are eligible for the matchmaking. Their house crest is that of an albino moose; moose are found not only in the north but also in the western kingdom, however the albino moose is native to the mountains of Aiwathen. Their house colors are Sapphire, Black, and Silver.
The Eastern Kingdom of Quenia is the smallest of the four kingdoms. It is composed of the swampland in the east of Reyisha, along with the archipelago to the east of the mainland, known as The Quenian Islands. There are 14 islands in total, the four largest and most populated being Hemya, Iroham, Lamond, New Hemya, and Stansy. Most of the mainland in Quenia is inhabitable marsh, so the majority of the population lives on the islands. The most common deity worshiped in Quenia is the Sea Goddess Malia, however in the few settlements on the mainland, they tend to worship the Goddess of Rivers Misrey. (Who just so happens to me Malia's daughter) Quenia's main export is fish, and the islands are known for their lush flora; the most infamous being the Bougainvillea, which also happens to be the royal family's crest. Speaking of the House of Vale, the King and Queen of Quenia have five children, three princes and two princesses, four of which are eligible for the matchmaking. Their house colors are Salmon, White, and Gold.
The Southern Kingdom of Gairia is the largest of the four kingdoms. The entirety of the southwestern section of Gairia is desert land known as The Wastes. No one in habits these lands, and no one goes there unless they wish to die a slow and painful death. The rest of the kingdom is just has hot, but not nearly as unforgiving. Most of the land consists of grasslands and plateaus, and there is one lake in the northeast corner of Gairia known has The Narrow Lagoon. Their main export is clay and the people here are expert craftsman. The architecture in Gairia is unlike any other, with ornate temples and towering coliseums, there is nothing like it in any other kingdom. They worship the Sun God Maikesh in Gairia, however the late Queen Oriana was native to Quenia, so there are a few small temples to Malia sprinkled throughout Gairia. The current royal house is the House of Altan, the King of which lost his wife three years ago. The whole of Gairia was in a state of mourning of over a year, and it is still difficult for the royal family to speak upon. Before her untimely demise, the king and queen had six children, three princess and three princesses; four of the six are eligible for the matchmaking. Their royal crest is that of a sidewinder and their house colors are Crimson, Mustard, and Copper.
The Western Kingdom of Erosan has the most fertile land in Reyisha. Agriculture thrives in this region, and one of their main exports is lumber. Erosan is the only kingdom within the continent to have a matriarchy instead of a patriarchy. The current reigning Queen is married to a powerful sorcerer who does not confine themselves to one form. They often use their magic to change their appearance, one day presenting male and the next presenting female. Magic runs through all of Reyisha but no where is it stronger than in Erosan. The people here use their magic to their advantage and you will find not only thriving farmlands, but some of the most talented healers in all the land. The two most commonly worshiped deities in Erosan are the Land God Aruin and his wife Misrey, the Goddess of Rivers. The healers in Healer's Grove also have temples to the Goddess of the Afterlife Ulla, and her son Zaikian, the God of Medicine. The current eminency of the Erosan Kingdom is the House of Hawthorn. Because the Queen and Monarch are unable to produce offspring of their own, they have adopted orphans into their bloodline. Two Princes and Two Princesses, all of whom are eligible for the matchmaking; they are also related to nobility in Erosan in one way or another. The house crest is that of an ocelot, which are revered animals that are seen as sacred amongst the Erosan people. Their house colors are Emerald, Orange, and Bronze.
Before Creating a Character, Please keep a few things in mind:
1) I do not reserve roles, and all characters are subject for approval
2) I ask that all players create a minimum of two characters
3) Characters of all different shapes, sizes, genders, and sexualities are welcome and expected.
4) Try and keep characters even. There can't be five lesbians and three straight guys. I want to make sure that every player can have a match for their character.
5) Characters that are not apart of the royal families are allowed, but only if they add something interesting to the story. For Example: One of the Princesses from Quenia has a handmaiden whom she is very close to. To the public the relationship is platonic but behind closed doors they are lovers.
6) I highly recommend that you check out the OOC Chat and talk with other players to brainstorm relationships between characters. Everyone's characters will be related in some way so the OOC chat will be key in your character creation.
7) I just want to reiterate this point; if you cannot commit to a roleplay right now, I ask that you do not submit a character. I have spent a long time coming up with the lore for this roleplay and I really do not want it to fail. I appreciate your interest but if you cannot commit, do not join.
There are a few rules in The Matchmaking; keep these in mind when making your characters:
1) Noble youth who wish to participate must be 18 years or older.
2) You will receive a match at the very beginning of the festival. You must spend the first week with this match before you seek out the matchmaker for a new one. After the initial match, you may seek the matchmaker as many times as you would like if the match is not compatible.
3) In order to seek a new match, both parties in the match must agree to find new partners. If one party does not wish to change, then the match will stay until both parties can come to an agreement.
4) You must attend at least one ball and one festivity (a joust, a play, etc.) with your match before you may seek out a new one.
5) Heirs to a kingdom may not be matched with other heirs. We are not trying to unify kingdoms, just keep the peace.
6) It is not required for you to leave the festival with a match, or even an engagement offer. The Matchmaking is mostly for fun and there is no pressure to find true love in these four weeks. (However if a noble has to attend more than three matchmakings to find a match, they are often seen as undesirable. Why else would they not be able to secure a match?)
Below will be the list of the available positions in the Royal Families. All other positions may be discussed in the OOC Chat provided below. I will also provide a link for a thread that contains all of the lore for the kingdoms. This will include a maps of Reyisha, the individual kingdoms, and the crests of each Royal Family.
* Indicates the Crown Prince/Princess
Underline Indicates who is eligible for the matchmaking
The House of Iclyn:
King
Queen
*1st Prince and 1st Princess
2nd Princess
2nd Prince
3rd Princess
3rd and 4th Princes
The House of Vale:
King
Queen
*1st Prince
1st and 2nd Princess
2nd Prince
3rd Prince
The House of Altan:
King
*1st Prince
1st Princess
2nd Prince
2nd Princess
3rd Princess
3rd Prince
The House of Hawthorn:
Queen
Monarch
*1st Princess
1st Prince
2nd Prince
2nd Princess
Characters outside of the Royal Families:
Aiwathen:
Quenia:
Gairia:
Erosan:
Here is a basic character skeleton, you may add anything you wish to this but you may not take anything away.
Basics:
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Sexuality:
Kingdom:
Position:
Appearance:
You must have a picture for your character along with the information below. No anime pictures please.
Height:
Weight:
Eye Color:
Hair Color:
Personal Style:
Persona:
Personality:
Likes: At least 3
Dislikes: At least 3
Fears:
Bio:
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