A Medieval-Low Fantasy RP By Ontorisa (Co-Authored By: Beiarusia)
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The Sack of Prostilia, 603 BU
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Even though they have faithfully served the Realm of Man for so long, the Realm of Man has become greedy and now unwilling to help maintain the wall that separates the Realm from the terrors beyond. As the beings beyond the Wall recognize this weakness, it is only time before they strike. The question is: can the Order defend what they have held for centuries? That my friend, I wonder about as I sleep at night. Shall we return to the days before the Sack of Prostilia, where the beings roamed freely in the Realm of Man? I dare think not, but it appears that if the Wall breaks and the Order is defeated, then it is the life we shall return to.
Here's the quick laydown of what the Order of the Stag is about. I drew inspiration from the Night's Watch as seen in the Game of Thrones television show and books. Basically, we'll be RPing as members of this Order, both fighting and surviving alongside each other against these forces from beyond the Wall. This RP is character-based, and will focus heavily on both the physiological effects of constant warfare, particularly against non-human foes.
This Order is humanity's only defence against the forces beyond. The players such as yourself and myself will decide whether if the Realm of Man is safe from a potential onslaught of supernatural beings or not. Prepare yourselves, as you decide the survival of yourself, your comrades and those who unwillingly rely on you.
OP: Ontorisa
Co-OP(s): Beiarusia, SaintB
RULES
1. Obey both OP's and Co-OP's rulings
2. No metagaming, OOC flaming, godmodding
3. You're not invincible. If you're put into an impossible situation, accept it. You can always make a new character.
4. That being said, your characters will die. You need to prepare for when this happens.
5. You're centred mainly around the Wall, the Camps and certain areas beyond the Wall. Other than that, you are not permitted to go beyond these boundaries unless if you are given explicit permission from myself or any of the Co-OPs.
6. One-liners are strictly prohibited. Please put effort into your posts, even if they are simply in dialogue. I expect a paragraph at least with Ninth Grade grammar & spelling.
7. If you're going to be inactive, please let everyone know in the OOC. This is a character-driven RP, and if you're not there, you're definitely holding everyone back.
8. Have fun, kick back and relax.
FAQ/Additional Information
Q: Are there any specific devices, colours, surcoats or emblems on the shields?
A: Colours are usually brown, black and grey. Surcoats are a nah as no knights serve in the Order. Emblems on the shields are a nah, they're just painted black or not at all.
Q: Is any part of a member the Order's equipment/clothing standardized?
A: Chainmail & leather for standardized armour. As for weapons, when in doubt, put a sword and shield. If you decide to do something else, make sure it's realistic and you don't go overboard with it.
Q: What religions are present?
A: For the Order, the Faith of the Four is the overwhelming belief. It follows the worship and belief of four Gods, who hold power over the world's four main elements: Earth (Gretal), Air (Whipaz), Water (Troyad) and Fire (Casad). The Tribes of the Wilderness worship the Faith of Nature, with a huge array of deities such as the Bear (War), the Wolf (Hunting), the Hare (Fertility), the Eagle (Freedom), the Owl (Knowledge/Wisdom), the Snake (Deceit), the Elk (Agility) and the Fox (Strategy).
Q: Can we use magic/is there magic present?
A: With the characters I'm only accepting, no you cannot use magic, nor does it exist on the Order's side of the Wall. The Realm of Man lost their touch with nature millenniums ago, and therefore lost their touch with magic. The Tribes of Men beyond the Wall however, still remain in touch with nature, and thus still retain their powers with magic, though it is difficult to master.