Fantasy The Land Of The Rising Sun (OOC Chat)

[Historical Storyteller]

IN THE NAME OF THE POPE
STOP THE INFIDELS
DEUS VULT

Shit, I haven't really read about the religion in Japan...

 

[Count Gensokyo]

Shit, I haven't really read about the religion in Japan...

Ok, if Wikipedia is a tl;dr for you...

This is basically Sengoku Period Japan (15th-early 17th century). The national government is feudal in nature.


At the bottom of the feudal pyramid are the merchants. The reason why they're regarded so lowly is because they make their living off of others' work and don't make anything themselves.

Next up, there are farmers and artisans, who provide food and are experts in specific crafts respectively.

Next, there is the samurai class. This is a class of the nation's warriors.

Next, there are the daimyos, who are local lords in charge of their local land and subjects.

Next, there is the shogun, who is the chief military director of the nation and (supposedly) is in charge of all the daimyos.

On the top of the pyramid is the emperor, who is able to appoint the shogun.

However, the emperor is basically a figurehead, and that's his only power. The shogun is pretty much the true ruler of Japan.


In this time in Japanese history, the Shogun has lost his grip on many of the daimyos, who have started warring amongst each other for land and glory.


The religions of the time were Shintoism (ancestor worship), Buddhism, some Taoism, and worship of various mythological beings/gods dispersed in between.

 

[Historical Storyteller]

*Takes a brief look at the post*

WHAT?!

Last time you said we were in the 13-14th century Feudal Japan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Count Gensokyo]

*Takes a brief look at the post*

WHAT?!

Last time you said we were in the 13-14th century Feudal Japan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not in charge of the rp, lol.

 

[Historical Storyteller]

I'm not in charge of the rp, lol.

Maybe you're not, but I'm curious about the sudden change in the timeline.

Well, this time I'll have to do some research on the 15th-17th century... and there will probably be little to no knights at this time period.

 

[Kazehana]

Ok, if Wikipedia is a tl;dr for you...

This is basically Sengoku Period Japan (15th-early 17th century). The national government is feudal in nature.


At the bottom of the feudal pyramid are the merchants. The reason why they're regarded so lowly is because they make their living off of others' work and don't make anything themselves.

Next up, there are farmers and artisans, who provide food and are experts in specific crafts respectively.

Next, there is the samurai class. This is a class of the nation's warriors.

Next, there are the daimyos, who are local lords in charge of their local land and subjects.

Next, there is the shogun, who is the chief military director of the nation and (supposedly) is in charge of all the daimyos.

On the top of the pyramid is the emperor, who is able to appoint the shogun.

However, the emperor is basically a figurehead, and that's his only power. The shogun is pretty much the true ruler of Japan.


In this time in Japanese history, the Shogun has lost his grip on many of the daimyos, who have started warring amongst each other for land and glory.


The religions of the time were Shintoism (ancestor worship), Buddhism, some Taoism, and worship of various mythological beings/gods dispersed in between.

The word feudal reminds me of a video we watched in French back in high school. I'm about to obsess over it for the next week D:

My friend has already texted me back. It's contagious

Super interesting stuff though. Bout to incorporate that real fast

 

[Elephantom]

Well well, I want my character to be as rowdy, vulgar, and as irreverent as possible. He will crash into taverns and inns with his trusty warhorse, demanding that he should bed the local whores. He will catapult the heads of his enemies straight into towns and castles as a prank. He will lay traps down on the road, and wait for unsuspecting travelers to pass by only to get themselves caught inside a net, and they will have to beg Walter to let them go. This man will be the thorn on everybody's side!

Just kidding, Walter won't go that far, but he will have some of his moments.

Alternatively, I was also thinking that Walter should be a former religious zealot turned atheist knight, but I have no idea how to pull this off.

So now, I'm thinking that he should be the unwelcome bastard son of an Earl that keeps on quarreling with his half brothers and sisters. And these little quarrels eventually turn into violent conflicts, with Walter spending a few years fighting his siblings off before he earns the right to a few estates of his own. Then he gets summoned to the Hundred Years' War and fights a campaign there and he learns more about medieval military strategy. When Walter returns home, his estates are ransacked and he is forced out of the country by his hated brothers and sisters.

Well, I should also think more about how Walter and Francis became friends...

Maybe, with Francis being very kind and all, he invites the despondent Walter to his journey — see a part of the world. Obviously, Francis doesn't realize how grating Walter can be, and soon regrets it. However, they slowly become more-than-reluctant friends as they overcome the weirdly hostile foreigners — still vitriolic, still loathing one another, but as you said, when shit runs wildz they team up real good.

Y'know, camaraderie is a helluva useful thang.

 

[Elephantom]

*Takes a brief look at the post*

WHAT?!

Last time you said we were in the 13-14th century Feudal Japan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Since we're talking 15th century, you can still incorporate knights; hounskull and plate armours, such and such.

And, we don't even need to follow the rules zealously. We can make shiitake up.

 

[Elephantom]

Ok, if Wikipedia is a tl;dr for you...

This is basically Sengoku Period Japan (15th-early 17th century). The national government is feudal in nature.


At the bottom of the feudal pyramid are the merchants. The reason why they're regarded so lowly is because they make their living off of others' work and don't make anything themselves.

Next up, there are farmers and artisans, who provide food and are experts in specific crafts respectively.

Next, there is the samurai class. This is a class of the nation's warriors.

Next, there are the daimyos, who are local lords in charge of their local land and subjects.

Next, there is the shogun, who is the chief military director of the nation and (supposedly) is in charge of all the daimyos.

On the top of the pyramid is the emperor, who is able to appoint the shogun.

However, the emperor is basically a figurehead, and that's his only power. The shogun is pretty much the true ruler of Japan.


In this time in Japanese history, the Shogun has lost his grip on many of the daimyos, who have started warring amongst each other for land and glory.


The religions of the time were Shintoism (ancestor worship), Buddhism, some Taoism, and worship of various mythological beings/gods dispersed in between.

Hell yeah. We'll kick their shint-holes back to their ancestors, if they don't convert...

 

[Historical Storyteller]

Maybe, with Francis being very kind and all, he invites the despondent Walter to his journey — see a part of the world. Obviously, Francis doesn't realize how grating Walter can be, and soon regrets it. However, they slowly become more-than-reluctant friends as they overcome the weirdly hostile foreigners — still vitriolic, still loathing one another, but as you said, when shit runs wildz they team up real good.

Y'know, camaraderie is a helluva useful thang.

When they first met, Francis was being assaulted by a group of angry college kids that disagreed with him on religion. Walter was angered that these bastards would lay their hands on a priest and began a no-barrels-held beatdown on these rich boys 'till Francis told him to stop. Before the kids managed to run crying all the way to their school, Walter said that if it weren't for Francis they would be dead dead.

Before travelling out of England, Walter and Francis are already well-acquainted with each other because they have been friends for a decade now. Walter was the aggressive knight that solved all his problems with violence while Francis was the one smart enough to not have to fight at all. However, when push came to shove, expect Walter to disarm you and slam your head into the pavement in the space of a few seconds.

Oh, and Francis and Walter sometimes talk about philosophy and the meaning of life with Francis asking the deep questions, and Walter replying in the most vulgar way possible.

Since we're talking 15th century, you can still incorporate knights; hounskull and plate armours, such and such.

And, we don't even need to follow the rules zealously. We can make shiitake up.

Good call.

Hell yeah. We'll kick their shint-holes back to their ancestors, if they don't convert...

Soon, we are going to convert these filthy pagans into proper servants of God!

 

[Count Gensokyo]

When they first met, Francis was being assaulted by a group of angry college kids that disagreed with him on religion. Walter was angered that these bastards would lay their hands on a priest and began a no-barrels-held beatdown on these rich boys 'till Francis told him to stop. Before the kids managed to run crying all the way to their school, Walter said that if it weren't for Francis they would be dead dead.

Before travelling out of England, Walter and Francis are already well-acquainted with each other because they have been friends for a decade now. Walter was the aggressive knight that solved all his problems with violence while Francis was the one smart enough to not have to fight at all. However, when push came to shove, expect Walter to disarm you and slam your head into the pavement in the space of a few seconds.

Oh, and Francis and Walter sometimes talk about philosophy and the meaning of life with Francis asking the deep questions, and Walter replying in the most vulgar way possible.



Good call.



Soon, we are going to convert these filthy pagans into proper servants of God!

There're two of them now?

 

[Elephantom]

When they first met, Francis was being assaulted by a group of angry college kids that disagreed with him on religion. Walter was angered that these bastards would lay their hands on a priest and began a no-barrels-held beatdown on these rich boys 'till Francis told him to stop. Before the kids managed to run crying all the way to their school, Walter said that if it weren't for Francis they would be dead dead.

Before travelling out of England, Walter and Francis are already well-acquainted with each other because they have been friends for a decade now. Walter was the aggressive knight that solved all his problems with violence while Francis was the one smart enough to not have to fight at all. However, when push came to shove, expect Walter to disarm you and slam your head into the pavement in the space of a few seconds.

Oh, and Francis and Walter sometimes talk about philosophy and the meaning of life with Francis asking the deep questions, and Walter replying in the most vulgar way possible.



Good call.



Soon, we are going to convert these filthy pagans into proper servants of God!

Yes, Francis is in this deep dilemma regarding religion as a whole. Basically, he's leaning, vaguely, towards a crude form of lutherism. He questions his religion, because he's seen a lot of corruption in Catholicism's infrastructure — rich Abbots, bishops and popes abusing power, high sexual repression. It's a lot for a simple guy like Francis.

Actually, even his character development's gonna include this. I better reveal it through narrative, but it's gonna be extremely cynical.

Simply:

FRANCIS
Ideal -> Cynical

WALTER
Cynical -> Ideal?

 

[Historical Storyteller]

There're two of them now?

Walter's controlled by me.

Francis gets Eleph.

 

[Elephantom]

There're two of them now?

WALTER&FRANCIS Ltd.

 

[Count Gensokyo]

Not that. I can only handle one "Elephantom-style gibberish" at a time, lol.

 

[Historical Storyteller]

Yes, Francis in this deep dilemma regarding religion as a whole. Basically, he's leaning, vaguely, towards a crude form of lutherism. He questions his religion, because he's seen a lot of corruption in Catholicism's infrastructure — rich Abbots, bishops and popes abusing power, high sexual repression. It's a lot for a simple guy like Francis.

Actually, even his character development's gonna include this. I better reveal it through narrative, but it's gonna be extremely cynical.

Simply:

FRANCIS
Ideal -> Cynical

WALTER
Cynical -> Ideal?

Give me a quote on Francis' thoughts about his religion and we'll see about that. Walter is no idealist, but if Francis is extremely cynical then Walter can be an idealist by comparison.

 

[Historical Storyteller]

I was thinking of this one funny scene where Francis was baited into a fight with a student:

Francis: Don't buy things. Buy experiences. God doesn't want us here to get material possessions. He wants us to experience the beauty of His creation.

Student: Your mother was an experience!

Francis promptly punched the lights out of this motherfucker but afterwards he was shocked that he wasn't able to control himself.

 

[Kloudy]

Cosmos Wait, so you're asking to spar with The Immortal Devil? You, challenge me? xD

Lol, there's no such thing as holding back with Khaoul, a fight means death for at least one party. He will try to kill you unless he determines an easier target or certain defeat. I'd be interested to see what your plan is for when he goes at you.

 

[Count Gensokyo]

Will reply soon.
@Blue Jay

 

[Elephantom]

Give me a quote on Francis' thoughts about his religion and we'll see about that. Walter is no idealist, but if Francis is extremely cynical then Walter can be an idealist by comparison.

Quote, quote. More soliloquy than anything. It's mostly going to be revealed through hints, and talks with Walter — and will become more apparent as time goes on. And eventually, bam, he'll just kill someone.

 

[Historical Storyteller]

Quote, quote. More soliloquy than anything. It's mostly going to be revealed through hints, and talks with Walter — and will become more apparent as time goes on. And eventually, bam, he'll just kill someone.

That sounds so disturbing. I hope he isn't considering to kill a person suddenly like that unless his life was in jeopardy. Has Francis killed before by the way?

 

[Elephantom]

That sounds so disturbing. I hope he isn't considering to kill a person suddenly like that unless his life was in jeopardy. Has Francis killed before by the way?

No way. While he knows how to use a staff, he just knocks out people. Never kills them. Generally a passive guy.

So, yes, the development is supposed to be disturbing. Like a descent into madness, apostasy, and atheism.

 

[Count Gensokyo]

I have no idea what you two are talking about.

 

[Historical Storyteller]

No way. While he knows how to use a staff, he just knocks out people. Never kills them. Generally a passive guy.

So, yes, the development is supposed to be disturbing. Like a descent into madness, apostasy, and atheism.

Yeah, sometimes people do use staffs and not swords 'cause they're afraid of spilling Christian blood.

So if Francis takes a level in cynicism can Walter take a level in idealism as the series progresses?

 

[Historical Storyteller]

I have no idea what you two are talking about.

Currently, we're talking about the possible character development of our characters.