Quest for the Crown (medieval, OOC, COMPLETED)

[Evraim]

I don't believe so. From my understanding, Damak wants a full-blown civil war to happen before he reintroduces Galvion to the story. Either a war for independence or a succesion crisis (I swear though if Jestrion dies, Artanis will run into the woods stark naked raving that he's a butterfly from Fantasia).

It's settled then. Jestrion must die and Eskandar must command a fleet of some kind. Think of the comic relief.

Perhaps we could have people taken captive? We've got a decent cast of characters on both sides, and plenty of famous knights to kill off or throw in prison once the battles start. I wouldn't object to a few of my characters being killed or captured a bit later on in the thread. If anything, when one considers how pathetic the defenses of Sathara are, it's almost inevitable that I'll be losing people left and right if an invasion occurs. Of course, I'll still have the legendary military prowess of Eskandar Rhynarion at my side. He might beg you really nicely not to hurt his lovely gardens and (not so) loyal subjects if you get to close to the city of Cyron. And, if you do attack, he might even wave a white flag threateningly. Trifle with him at your own peril, mortals.

No one knows where Elendil has gone except for Artanis, her lover/brother, and Sera her lieutenant that she left to disguise as herself and take over the position of Spymistress.

Incest? And doubles? Nice...

[Damak Var]

I don't believe so. From my understanding, Damak wants a full-blown civil war to happen before he reintroduces Galvion to the story. Either a war for independence or a succesion crisis (I swear though if Jestrion dies, Artanis will run into the woods stark naked raving that he's a butterfly from Fantasia)

I'm going to bring back Galvion no earlier than that, that's true. But I'll probably wait until the loyalists are losing the war with Galvion's return marking the war's balance returning to even.

If Galvion returns Jestrion will have no problem handing over his crown. Jestrion does not want to be King anyways and he loves his brother. They would fight together in a touching story of brotherly love. I also haven't ruled out Jestrion dying (sorry!).

There are already captured characters- Galvion, Elendil, Sandrine Thorn...but yes, it'd be interesting to see more get captured.

[Evraim]

I'm going to bring back Galvion no earlier than that, that's true. But I'll probably wait until the loyalists are losing the war with Galvion's return marking the war's balance returning to even.

I wanted to see Artanis run into the woods stark naked while raving that he was a butterfly from Fantasia. Can we at least wait until after that has happened to bring Galvion back? I truly think this plotline has potential. Artanis can become the Nude Knight, tilting against windmills, rescuing mules from their oppressive liege lords, saving salmon in destress by hauling them ashore... The possibilities are endless. We need a new kind of hero, I say. One who isn't afraid to be unconventional, who isn't afraid to profess his madness to a mad world, one who isn't so obsessed with vanities such as clothing. And that hero is Ser Artanis the Naked Knight.

*cut to epic trailer music with slow motion scenes*

If Galvion returns Jestrion will have no problem handing over his crown. Jestrion does not want to be King anyways and he loves his brother. They would fight together in a touching story of brotherly love. I also haven't ruled out Jestrion dying (sorry!).

Unless he dies in battle, I don't expect him to be killed. The Thorns (or anybody else) would have to lose their wits before they harmed such a valuable hostage. I doubt Charlia would be foolish enough to harm her own hostages either. It would destroy any possibility of peace, and it might anger a few of the other noble houses. More likely, I would expect his freedom to be traded for a peace agreement or something of the like. The same goes for Sandrine.

There are already captured characters- Galvion, Elendil, Sandrine Thorn...but yes, it'd be interesting to see more get captured.

I missed Sandrine Thorn. I think it would be interesting to have almost any of my characters captured. They'd either make really amusing or really poor captives, and the responses of my free characters would also be worth writing about, especially since they value family so highly. Just wondering about what might happen chills the blood in a pleasant way. So many opportunities to turn into convoluted plots!

Any how, I'm working to introduce the Brightlance as I type this post.

[Merodin]

I don't believe so. From my understanding, Damak wants a full-blown civil war to happen before he reintroduces Galvion to the story. Either a war for independence or a succesion crisis (I swear though if Jestrion dies, Artanis will run into the woods stark naked raving that he's a butterfly from Fantasia).

It's settled then. Jestrion must die and Eskandar must command a fleet of some kind. Think of the comic relief.

Perhaps we could have people taken captive? We've got a decent cast of characters on both sides, and plenty of famous knights to kill off or throw in prison once the battles start. I wouldn't object to a few of my characters being killed or captured a bit later on in the thread. If anything, when one considers how pathetic the defenses of Sathara are, it's almost inevitable that I'll be losing people left and right if an invasion occurs. Of course, I'll still have the legendary military prowess of Eskandar Rhynarion at my side. He might beg you really nicely not to hurt his lovely gardens and (not so) loyal subjects if you get to close to the city of Cyron. And, if you do attack, he might even wave a white flag threateningly. Trifle with him at your own peril, mortals.

No one knows where Elendil has gone except for Artanis, her lover/brother, and Sera her lieutenant that she left to disguise as herself and take over the position of Spymistress.

Incest? And doubles? Nice...

Did I mention Elendil is also in a relationship with Sera?

<.< If you touch my Jestrion, I'll kill you slowly and painfully, Evraim.

The Nude Knight? ...Does have a certain ring to it ... Always wondered what it would be like to attack a windmill after reading Don Quijote...
And with you as my courageous sidekick/love interest we'll be picked up by fan girls everywhere and carried off into the mystical sunset of Hollywood, where they'll throw in some attack helicopters blowing up and have a sword fight on horseback of epic proportion with more explosions and fire and .....


No, no, no. I...I can't... you...stop making it sound so good.

Edit: Damak, I'll post reply in the morn, so we can get moving.

[Evraim]

Did I mention Elendil is also in a relationship with Sera?

So, we have a character who engages in incest and homosexual relations with her double? Excellent. Is there anything else I should know about Elendil? Also, what would Sigmund Freud say about all this bizarre sexual tension?

<.< If you touch my Jestrion, I'll kill you slowly and painfully, Evraim.

I don't plan on killing Jestrion. He'd make a lovely hostage though. And, if Stockholm Syndrome blossoms, I might marry him to Diana in order to elevate House Rhynarion to truly glorious heights. Of course, there's still the problem of convincing Diana to wed a complete stranger for no other reason that because his regal tush might one day be supported by an especially nice chair...

The Nude Knight? ...Does have a certain ring to it ... Always wondered what it would be like to attack a windmill after reading Don Quijote...

Yes. Help me make the music of the night, young one.

And with you as my courageous sidekick/love interest we'll be picked up by fan girls everywhere and carried off into the mystical sunset of Hollywood, where they'll throw in some attack helicopters blowing up and have a sword fight on horseback of epic proportion with more explosions and fire and .....

Speaking as a self-professed fan girl, I don't think Eskandar would have the appeal of somebody like Antonio Banderas or Ashton Kutcher. I do admire the proposals relating to explosions and fire though. This will be a compelling film for all the generations. Perhaps we could throw in romance between Kaspar, Artanis, Elendil, Sera, and, oddly enough, Drogodar.

[The New Lowlands]

Also, what would Sigmund Freud say about all this bizarre sexual tension?

"WAS IST DAS DENN FÜR EIN SCHEISS?!"

[San Monteriano]

I should've planned my house a bit more, I find it lacking in areas of creativity, unfortunately.

[Evraim]

I should've planned my house a bit more, I find it lacking in areas of creativity, unfortunately.

I'm certain you can still inject creativity into it. For example, I'm gradually developing Vuzurgan Eskandar's children and trying desperately to petition other individuals involved in the thread to embrace my characters as a form of background. Additionally, you could always have one character change as the story progresses. Perhaps they start off crazed for power and then realize that they would rather explore and see the world instead. Or perhaps they begin like a certain Freudian nightmare whom I shall not mention again lest the Paragon devour me and then become a priestess (or priest, or grand high poobah, or whatever). Seriously, the Church could suddenly call a random Crusade against Akmal or Alanthi. And then a bunch of people could abandon the war in the North to answer the call of the Paragon.

No hard feelings, Mero.

"WAS IST DAS DENN FÜR EIN SCHEISS?!"

Was ist das denn fur ein scheiss, indeed, my friend.

[Damak Var]

What are you guys going on about?

I think civil war would be better because it forces other players to engage each other in battle. Instead of an NPC character controlled by me. Good luck capturing Jestrion.

[Evraim]

What are you guys going on about?

Elendil being a woman of very strange preferences altogether. Jestrion's death as the beginning to an epic new saga wherein Artanis, struck by madness at the death of his proposed lover, adopts the mask of the Naked Knight, performing various "valiant" deeds and roving the countryside in search of adventure with his trusty companions and lovers, Ser Kaspar the Brightlance and Ser Drogodar Darksmile. The latter may actually be a name the Sathar attach to the commander of Vorzov's military because I like the sound. Epic, no? You know, the usual.

I think civil war would be better because it forces other players to engage each other in battle. Instead of an NPC character controlled by me. Good luck capturing Jestrion.

A crusade would essentially result in a civil war between civilized people who don't engage in incest and those who do, though I said that almost entirely in jest and to elbow Mero lightly in the ribs. I don't need luck to capture Jestrion. I'll send Diana across the lines to beat him senseless with a dead salmon and then whisk him away to Cyron. There Vuzurgan Eskandar will toture him by obligating the Prince to attend every feast and sample every course, while fawning over him and telling him how happy he's made an old man by honoring his hospitality with the blood of Kings. It'll be legitimate.

[Der Kaiser Mikey III]

What are you guys going on about?

Elendil being a woman of very strange preferences altogether. Jestrion's death as the beginning to an epic new saga wherein Artanis, struck by madness at the death of his proposed lover, adopts the mask of the Naked Knight, performing various "valiant" deeds and roving the countryside in search of adventure with his trusty companions and lovers, Ser Kaspar the Brightlance and Ser Drogodar Darksmile. The latter may actually be a name the Sathar attach to the commander of Vorzov's military because I like the sound. Epic, no? You know, the usual.

I think civil war would be better because it forces other players to engage each other in battle. Instead of an NPC character controlled by me. Good luck capturing Jestrion.

A crusade would essentially result in a civil war between civilized people who don't engage in incest and those who do, though I said that almost entirely in jest and to elbow Mero lightly in the ribs. I don't need luck to capture Jestrion. I'll send Diana across the lines to beat him senseless with a dead salmon and then whisk him away to Cyron. There Vuzurgan Eskandar will toture him by obligating the Prince to attend every feast and sample every course, while fawning over him and telling him how happy he's made an old man by honoring his hospitality with the blood of Kings. It'll be legitimate.

Don't rip on the incest man! Lord Balthazar has had many fun escapades with his dear sister Sandrine

[Damak Var]

I see. I'll go take this plot suggestion into...consideration....

Brightlance? Does he light the tip of it on fire?

[Evraim]

Don't rip on the incest man! Lord Balthazar has had many fun escapades with his dear sister Sandrine

Is mine the only house that doesn't have rampant incestuous relationships springing up everywhere?

[Der Kaiser Mikey III]

Don't rip on the incest man! Lord Balthazar has had many fun escapades with his dear sister Sandrine

Is mine the only house that doesn't have rampant incestuous relationships springing up everywhere?

nah, we're a dieing breed lol

[Damak Var]

Galvion and Charlia have unrecognized but mutual feelings for each other. Though Philippa thinks he's dead. Yes, the unconventional relationships are not as prevalent as you'd believe.

[Evraim]

I see. I'll go take this plot suggestion into...consideration....

Such wisdom. It'll open the way for Shakespearian humor.

Brightlance? Does he light the tip of it on fire?

No. Ser Kaspar Rhynarion earned the name via a sarcastic reference to the modest quality of his weapons in relation to most of the Derrian Lords. His armor consists mostly of partially rusted mail. Likewise, he often prefers not to wear the gaudy cloaks and heraldic capes worn by higher aristocrats in tourneys and on the battlefield. He does keep his lance polished and sharp though. The Brightlance is also famed for being a just man - to some extent. His weapons shine with the light of the Paragon. So, his enemies call him by the title as an insult, while his friends use it to honor him.

This means that, while the Sathar will commence the conflict with exceptional horses and well trained men, they'll have to acquire plate armor, quality steel, and weapons throughout the course of any campaign. I expect they might petition Lord Kazanowski to assist in their endeavors, though the Sathar may prove too proud for that approach. I'm not certain at the moment.

[Damak Var]

Pssh, please. Kaspar dresses himself in that fashion because the Rhynarion's aren't affluent enough. Ha!

[Der Kaiser Mikey III]

Pssh, please. Kaspar dresses himself in that fashion because the Rhynarion's aren't affluent enough. Ha!

hahahahaha

[Evraim]

Pssh, please. Kaspar dresses himself in that fashion because the Rhynarion's aren't affluent enough. Ha!

Pretty much. That's why he plans to annihilate Lord Balthazar's armies and ransom high born knights and weapons in exchange for gold and silver. It's slightly more complex than that, as Mikey and I have discussed, but plunder is definitely one of the motivations of the Sathar, regardless of with whom they side. Disciplined and dignified plundering. They're no common thieves. And the Brightlance is an honorable man.

[Damak Var]

Pretty much. That's why he plans to annihilate Lord Balthazar's armies and ransom high born knights and weapons in exchange for gold and silver. It's slightly more complex than that, as Mikey and I have discussed, but plunder is definitely one of the motivations of the Sathar, regardless of with whom they side. Disciplined and dignified plundering. They're no common thieves. And the Brightlance is an honorable man.

That's one of the main reasons people would go to war in the middle ages, for ransoms. Why would you annihilate Balthazar's armies if they are going to be your allies?

[Evraim]

That's one of the main reasons people would go to war in the middle ages, for ransoms. Why would you annihilate Balthazar's armies if they are going to be your allies?

I said Kaspar plans on annihilating Balthazar's armies. While I know that the Rhynarions will eventually align themselves with Kurzov and Kursturm, my characters, with the exception of Remus and his advisors, have no suspicions regarding the motivations of their liege lord. Why wouldn't he want to defeat the traitors? It's quite likely that the deployment of soldiers into Kursturm has reassured even the most cynical of House Rhynarion's supporters on who possesses the loyalty of House Kazanowski. The Crown, naturally. Why else would they march against the city of Sturmwall with its weakened garrisons if not to reclaim it for the rightful King?

[Der Kaiser Mikey III]

That's one of the main reasons people would go to war in the middle ages, for ransoms. Why would you annihilate Balthazar's armies if they are going to be your allies?

I said Kaspar plans on annihilating Balthazar's armies. While I know that the Rhynarions will eventually align themselves with Kurzov and Kursturm, my characters, with the exception of Remus and his advisors, have no suspicions regarding the motivations of their liege lord. Why wouldn't he want to defeat the traitors? It's quite likely that the deployment of soldiers into Kursturm has reassured even the most cynical of House Rhynarion's supporters on who possesses the loyalty of House Kazanowski. The Crown, naturally. Why else would they march against the city of Sturmwall with its weakened garrisons if not to reclaim it for the rightful King?

oh, poor Donner. He'll be furious with his former squire haha

[Evraim]

oh, poor Donner. He'll be furious with his former squire haha

Furious? Poor Kaspar is simply following the orders of his liege lords. If he forsook his vows, how could anybody call him honorable? Naturally, he would prefer to fight on the same side as his former mentor. What is Donner's first name? I wanted to reference him in my next post if that isn't a problem. Or is he too incredibly awesome for such trifles? I could believe it...

[Der Kaiser Mikey III]

oh, poor Donner. He'll be furious with his former squire haha

Furious? Poor Kaspar is simply following the orders of his liege lords. If he forsook his vows, how could anybody call him honorable? Naturally, he would prefer to fight on the same side as his former mentor. What is Donner's first name? I wanted to reference him in my next post if that isn't a problem. Or is he too incredibly awesome for such trifles? I could believe it...

Well, Donner means Thunder in german. His title is Donner 'The Gorger', but hell, the nigga doesn't need a last name. Others call him the Rolling Thunder...speaking of posts, when your shit gonna be up? I want to RP tonight and nobodys online

[Evraim]

Well, Donner means Thunder in german. His title is Donner 'The Gorger', but hell, the nigga doesn't need a last name. Others call him the Rolling Thunder...speaking of posts, when your shit gonna be up? I want to RP tonight and nobodys online

Tomorrow probably. I'm working on a post for two role-plays at once, while balancing real life as well. I've close to one thousand words written thus far, but Kaspar is tumbling down memory lane. I still need to have him discuss a few things with his squire, speak with a number of his captains, and then his army will begin moving towards Sturmwall. I plan for that to take two posts, counting the one on which I'm working. Mean while, I'll develop Remus and Diana a little more. I think the Rolling Thunder will have to confront the Boy King by himself. Drogodar and his armies are still at least a week away at the last post. I plan to catch up with them two days before they reach Sturmwall.