Gaolli (Fantastic Political RP/Open Sign-ups)

[Harbertia]

OPs: Harbertia, Islamic Republic e Jariri

RP focuses on the politics of a city that is ruled by three prominent families; each in control of of some aspect of the city, and each with it's own set of house members. A House refers to the family, it's holdings, and those who serve it. The three families meet at the Grand Hall to discuss business.

The City
Gaolli is a city-state situated in a region of dense woodland, high hills near a towering mountain, and rolling planes. Landlocked, it relies on an aqueduct for fresh water. The city rests on top of what was once an Elven settlement before it's conquest decades ago by one of the various warlords who vied for power after the fall of the 2nd Empire of Man. He may have been unsuccessful in gaining the Imperial throne, but he did keep his lands safe from barbarians who flooded into the weakened Empire's heartland. Gaolli still bares homage to the days of the Empire, having the typical cobble streets, and marble structures; even the aqueduct is from that time. More modern thatch, and stone buildings have cropped up around it, expanding beyond the aging walls, and into what was once farm land.

The Three Houses

House Escare

House Escare is an ancient house with an origin far beyond the city, however, during the fall of the 2nd Empire of Man; the Escare house faltered, leaving Gaolli as it's final holding. The Escare are masters of magic, and had accompanied the Warlord as advisers. Learned, and thoughtful, they have maintained influence in the city for as long as most people can remember. House Escare has the following assets;

• Escare Academy: The Escare are responsible for the maintenance, and management of the Escare Academy of Gaolli; which services all young sorcerers, and any one whose family was wealthy enough to support their enrollment. They determine at any given time what is taught at the school; currently light magic, sums, philosophy, literature, history, and penmanship. Most aspects that the common folk find a waste in the pursuit of a acquitted job; 'he can learn sums at work he can', 'stop filling their heads with rubbish' they say. Thus the student body typically contains members of the aristocracy, or the children of guild masters, and other powerful tradesman.
• Temple of the One: The Escare have produced a number of prophets in their line, and have donated generiously in both knowledge, and wealth to the Temple of the One; Gaolli's religious center. The Temple of the One was established by priests during the 2nd Empire shortly after the Warlord's conquest. It's dedicated to the god of Creation, Order, and Justice; Eben. Though most refer to him as the One or The One Most Supreme, or the Most High. The current Deacon is related to the Escare via marriage, and maintains contact with the family at most social functions.

Members, and servants of the house typically include Human (Sorcerers), and Elves.

Raveran

The Raveran are a house with roots to the ancient city that became Gaolli. Though their line isn't the most shiny of heritage; the Raveran where a family of Night Elves who had been of service to the Warlord in taking the city. As the more abundant Day elves where fearful of the Raveran, the Warlord made use of them to maintain control over the city, finding their nocturnal nature to be an asset. Today the Raveran family is a mix of various races; appearing human yet possessing grayed, or purple skin with red eyes, and hair either silvered as the moon, or black as night. The Raveran Household has the following assets;

• The Nightwatch: House Raveran is responsible for keeping the streets safe at night, a task they have served since the days of the Warlord. They manage, supply, and house a branch of the cities armed forces which are trained specifically for military, and policing roles that require activity in dim lit streets, or even the forests beyond city walls. They are each equipped with a bow, short sword, and dagger.
• Trade Company: Though a few caravan companies have opened for service in the past, only Raveran Trade has managed to stand the test of time. It's currently the only Caravan company in the city, sending, and receiving goods from, and to neighboring lands.
• Chancellor of Commerce: The Raveran have held the seat of Commercial Chancellor for the last 27 years. The Chamber of Commerce handles enforcement of market regulation, finances of state, and business licencing. The Raveran will have knowledge of all guilds, and businesses planning to operate with in the city.

Members, and servants of the house include Humans, Night Elves, and Dhaympires.

House Thuadane

Thuadane is a house of warriors, and honor descended from the warlords most loyal of knightly servants. The very name Thuadane inspires images of armored warriors upon white steeds set against goblins from the north. To be a Thuadane is to be of Honor. Members of the Thuadane family are well built, blond or brown haired with a posture that speaks of seriousness bred from centuries of tradition. The Thuadane Household has the following assets;

• Mason's Guild: Thuadane acquired a monopoly on the Mason trade though one of the lesser houses who are loyal to them. This happened during the restoration of city walls, and the expansion of the city beyond it. Thuadane receives a portion of guild earnings, and always has access to knowledge concerning building projects that make use of stone construction.
• Warrior's Tradition: Thuadane can be found in every military branch of the city. They have an admirable reputation, and influence with in the armed forces. Influence both from their past deeds, and due to maintaining, and supplying the armed forces them selves. The Armed Forces of Gaolli currently include two Corps of Crossbowman (west, and east), and three Corps of Guardsman (armed with shortswords, and sears). The only branch they don't have influence over is the Nightwatch, which has maintained a semi-autonomous status for centuries. During the last few decades Thunadane has tried to regulate the Nightwatch.

Members, and servants of the house typically include Humans, and Dwarves.

Unaligned Assets

• Borgan Venture Co: The Borgan Venture Co. is a relatively new association having rose only a few decades ago. The Venture Co is an association of diverse people looking to take part in temporary ventures, or employment terms; they do a variety of tasks under private contract from recovery, protection, to termination (though they limit such to pests, beasts, and monsters; and refuse to do the work of assassins). It's become popular with the younger generation, and the houses realize the need to patronize the association.

Races

• Dwarves
• Elves
  
  • Night Elves
• Humans
  
  • Dhampyres

Details

Dwarves
Dwarves are a stout, sturdy folk renowned for their craftsmanship. Dwarven families immigrated to the city during the Fall of the 2nd Empire; having fled their homeland after it was overran by goblins. Many where members of their native Smithy, and Mason castes; or even Miners; and carried on that tradition with in the city. Most mining operations are financed, and overseen by Dwarves, they count as the most skilled of the Smithy's Guild, and the Mason's Guild.

• Dwarves have a resistance to mineral based poisons, and most tend to fail.
• Dwarves are thick skulled, head blows have no lasting effect on them.

Elves
Elves are a slim, energetic folk native to the land upon which Gaolli has been built. The Elven mind is one of whims, and strong emotion. Short lived, yet strong passions. Due to these traits they are usually discriminated against when seeking employment. The most steady position they can look forward to is with in the field of natural magic, and remedies; which they tend to consider a hobby, rather then profession.

• Elven Magic: Elves have a certain supernatural influence that allows them to move silently, and to blend in with natural surroundings (but not urban settings). Elves possess a sense concerning the effects of herbs, which makes them naturally inclined towards their use.
• Small of Frame: Elves are slim compared to humans, and this makes them more agile; but also causes their bones to break more easily.

Night Elves
Night Elves are similar to their cousins, yet possess a nocturnal nature, and are not as giving into whims. However, they do experience strong emotions which can lead them into deep passions, or devious ventures.

• All Elven Traits + Low Light Vision which makes them sensitive to light, yet able to see more clearly in dim light, or the light of the moon.
• Night Elves are active when the Moon is out, and inactive in the day.

Humans
Humans are an interesting folk who possess a rather short life span by the standard of most races, and perhaps due to this are driven to do deeds for which to be remembered. Humans came to the land that is Gaolli during the time of the 2nd Empire, as soldiers under the Warlord.

• Strength of Will: Humans have a will that puzzles other races, something they a credit to the Human Spirit. Most believe this to be a simple myth ment to make a race, whose only outstanding trait is their drive to populate, and expand, feel a bit more then they are.

Dhampyres
It's not know exactly the origin of this elusive population. During the Time of Shadows, when the Empire of Man had fallen, and the city was rebuilding after withstanding the hordes that laid waste to the Empire; several accounts of attacks by Vampires, Werewolves, and the Undead where reported. That aside, the first mention of a Gaollite Dhampyre (a being that is half Vampire) was in a servant of House Raveran; an officer in the Nightwatch who had began his work as a mercenary hire on in handling the dark forces. Other accounts would pop up from time to time, and the fact that such beings exist in the city, with ties to House Raveran, has caused a silent uncertainty. Most citizens would prefer to ignore, or deny that such beings live in the city; rather then explain, or understand the reason.

• Low Light Vision: Dhampyre eyes retain light during the day, allowing them to see in dim light, or moon light as well as others do in the day with out suffering sensitivity to the light it's self.
• Rejuvenated by Blood: Dhampyres are not reliant upon blood for sustenance, however they can live off it if they desire, and gain regenerative abilities in it's consumption, along with an inhuman strength.

Character Readout
(one can even play the head of one of the houses, if the position is open)

Code: Select all

[b]Name[/b]
[b]Race:[/b]
[b]Appearance:[/b] (description or image)
[b]House:[/b] (which house is the character loyal, or currently in service to)
[b]Occupation:[/b]

[b]Bio Summery:[/b]

Characters

NPCs

Escare
Head of House:
Other Family Members:
Servants:
Hirelings:
Associates:

• Raven Kaimun - Student - (Harbertia) (1)

Raveran
Head of House: Malcar Raveran - Night Elf (Harbertia) (1)
Other Family Members:

• Essarine Raveran - Dhampir - Daughter of Malcar, Commander in the Nightwatch (Charmera) (1)

Servants:

• Ansalm Marius - Human - Scrivener Notary (Islamic Republic e Jariri) (1)

Hirelings:
Associates:

Thunadane
Head of House: Janis Thunadane - Human - (Charmera) (1)
Other Family Members:
Servants:
Hirelings:
Associates:

• Vivian le Fey - Half Elf (Islamic Republic e Jariri) (1)

[Islamic Republic e Jariri]

I can picture the Elf residents being resentful of the humans and other races for basically colonizing and turning them into 2nd class citizens.

It could present for an interesting political theme, rebellion, civil disobedience, civil rights etc...

[Charmera]

-Tag-

[Harbertia]

I can picture the Elf residents being resentful of the humans and other races for basically colonizing and turning them into 2nd class citizens.

It could present for an interesting political theme, rebellion, civil disobedience, civil rights etc...

As can I, I expect exploring such a topic with in the course of the RP will prove most fascinating.

[Islamic Republic e Jariri]

Working on an app...

[Harbertia]

I'll get an IC up once we have at least three characters for each house.

[New Strausberg]

This still open?

[Harbertia]

This still open?

Yes it is

[New Strausberg]

This is really interesting. Have you though about maybe expanding it a bit to outside the city politics like say that of other races and regions? You may get more Interest as for me ill be thinking bout joining.

[Harbertia]

This is really interesting. Have you though about maybe expanding it a bit to outside the city politics like say that of other races and regions? You may get more Interest as for me ill be thinking bout joining.

It's planned to eventually expand the world to beyond the state, though for this installment we'll be focusing on city politics.

[New Strausberg]

For some reason I could see a big scandal of some kind. Maybe invovling one of the houses and invading orcs or bandits, trying to take control of the whole town, by useing them as distractions and ways of blaming the other houses. Meanwhile the latter party plays a bigger game in the background undermining everything

Lol sorry I get crazy with my own lil fantasys.

[Harbertia]

For some reason I could see a big scandal of some kind. Maybe invovling one of the houses and invading orcs or bandits, trying to take control of the whole town, by useing them as distractions and ways of blaming the other houses. Meanwhile the latter party plays a bigger game in the background undermining everything

Lol sorry I get crazy with my own lil fantasys.

It's alright to suggest these things.

[Harbertia]

Name Malcar Raveran
Race: Dark Elf (and more)
Appearance:

House: Raveran
Occupation: Head of House Raveran

Bio Summery: Malcar Raveran is the reclusive head of House Raveran. He use to actively attend the Meetings of the Houses, however, the other houses tired of having to hold the meetings at night for his sake, and thus, he sends instead his own delegates to act on his behalf. This still causes some issue as the delegates are not permitted to approve, or disapprove certain matters of state, and thus must review certain material with him, before they may vote on the matter at hand. Malcar use to be wed, however his wife vanished some decades ago.

Name Raven 'Shelly' Kaimun
Race: Elf
Appearance:

House: Escare
Occupation: Student at the Academy

Bio Summery: Raven's family is an interesting foil to some unspoken rules. Her mother was an Elven Sorceress in service to House Escare, and her father a Bardic Night Elf. Raven's mother was touched by his music, and drawn to him, and took to walking the garden's of the Escare estate with him under the light of the moon. They sealed their love under the light of a full moon, and from their union; came Raven. However certain politics began to take their toll, followed by a heated debate, an attempted at termination (on the mother's part); and eventually custody being rewarded to the Bard, who by then was so fed up with events that he handed her over to mage to be raised till she became of a certain age. Her father however did not come when he was suppose to, and thus Raven still does not know the nature of her birth. Raven will walk the gardens at night when she feels the need to clear her head of woes. As a child she looked upon the moon, and for a few weeks had insisted she be called Luna. A name she still uses from time to time when she feels the need to do so.

[Islamic Republic e Jariri]

-[cdfvdv]-

[Harbertia]

Name

Ansalm Marius

Name

Vivian le Fey

Both are Accepted!

[Charmera]

Name Dalhlia Escare
Race: Dhampir
Appearance: http://shadowspirits.pbworks.com/f/1336 ... arasma.jpg
House: Escare
Occupation: Head of House

Bio Summery: WIP

Is it okay if I make a head of house?
If not, I'l just relegate her to a family member...

[Harbertia]

Is it okay if I make a head of house?
If not, I'l just relegate her to a family member...

It is ok to make a head of house, though I wouldn't really expect the head of the House Escare to be a Dhampir. The only reason I had made a head of house was due to concern over no one doing so, and a sense that it was necessary to clarify that one can. Though looking back such was probably a poor decision. Would you be willing to instead be head of House Raveran; as the image uses for Dalhlia certainly fits their description. In fact, I was sort of wanting to hint that they where Dhampire Night Elves but, wasn't sure how to do so.

[Charmera]

Is it okay if I make a head of house?
If not, I'l just relegate her to a family member...

It is ok to make a head of house, though I wouldn't really expect the head of the House Escare to be a Dhampir. The only reason I had made a head of house was due to concern over no one doing so, and a sense that it was necessary to clarify that one can. Though looking back such was probably a poor decision. Would you be willing to instead be head of House Raveran; as the image uses for Dalhlia certainly fits their description. In fact, I was sort of wanting to hint that they where Dhampire Night Elves but, wasn't sure how to do so.

Ah, okay that sounds good. If it will be easier if she is part of house Raveran I can change it.

[Harbertia]

It is ok to make a head of house, though I wouldn't really expect the head of the House Escare to be a Dhampir. The only reason I had made a head of house was due to concern over no one doing so, and a sense that it was necessary to clarify that one can. Though looking back such was probably a poor decision. Would you be willing to instead be head of House Raveran; as the image uses for Dalhlia certainly fits their description. In fact, I was sort of wanting to hint that they where Dhampire Night Elves but, wasn't sure how to do so.

Ah, okay that sounds good. If it will be easier if she is part of house Raveran I can change it.

Make is so, Number One.

[Charmera]

Ah, okay that sounds good. If it will be easier if she is part of house Raveran I can change it.

Make is so, Number One.

Alright. I'l probably have the completed APP up tomorrow.

[Charmera]

Name Essarine Raveran
Race: Dhampir
Appearance: http://shadowspirits.pbworks.com/f/1336 ... arasma.jpg
House: Raveran
Occupation: Family Member

Bio Summery: Daughter to Malcar. Notable for her cold and almost unnaturally calm demeanor. She acts as a commander for the Nightwatch yet takes direct orders from her father. Her Night Elf blood is almost non existent, leading her to take on mostly dhampir traits from her father, so in order to do Night Patrols she will usually take some blood to keep her up for the night.

Name Jaris Thunadane
Race: Human
Appearance: http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/ ... 47959c.jpg
House: Thunadane
Occupation: Head of House

Bio Summery: WIP

[Harbertia]

Name Essarine Raveran
Race: Dhampir
Appearance: http://shadowspirits.pbworks.com/f/1336 ... arasma.jpg
House: Raveran
Occupation: Family Member

Bio Summery: Daughter to Malcar. Notable for her cold and almost unnaturally calm demeanor. She acts as a commander for the Nightwatch yet takes direct orders from her father. Her Night Elf blood is almost non existent, leading her to take on mostly dhampir traits from her father, so in order to do Night Patrols she will usually take some blood to keep her up for the night.

Accepted.

Will review Janis upon completion.

[Charmera]

Name Jaris Thunadane
Race: Human
Appearance: http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/ ... 47959c.jpg
House: Thunadane
Occupation: Head of House

Bio Summery: Only recently has he become the head of house Thunadare, though despite his lack of experience he has a sense of honour and duty that bound him to this new title. He has dedicated himself to his new title diligently. He tends to be slow to anger yet slow to forgive. Though hardly the most politically shrewd leader, he is intelligent and charismatic.

[Harbertia]

Name Jaris Thunadane
Race: Human
Appearance: http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/ ... 47959c.jpg
House: Thunadane
Occupation: Head of House

Bio Summery: Only recently has he become the head of house Thunadare, though despite his lack of experience he has a sense of honour and duty that bound him to this new title. He has dedicated himself to his new title diligently. He tends to be slow to anger yet slow to forgive. Though hardly the most politically shrewd leader, he is intelligent and charismatic.

Accepted

[Harbertia]

Once we have a head for house Escare I'll begin the IC.