The Chrysanthemum Revolutions (Interest/Setup) [OPEN]

[Katyuscha]

If I had the ability to focus on two RPs at once and still manage my social life, I'd join in pn this, but alas, I'll never be a multitasker.

Definitely interesting, though.

[Liriena]

If I had the ability to focus on two RPs at once and still manage my social life, I'd join in pn this, but alas, I'll never be a multitasker.

Definitely interesting, though.

It's only an idea. Most likely the "continental war" part of it will be in the "next episode" or something, and for now, efforts will be completely focused on the Revolution itself.

[Katyuscha]

If I had the ability to focus on two RPs at once and still manage my social life, I'd join in pn this, but alas, I'll never be a multitasker.

Definitely interesting, though.

It's only an idea. Most likely the "continental war" part of it will be in the "next episode" or something, and for now, efforts will be completely focused on the Revolution itself.

I know, bit I'm currently in the middle of another RP, and I always end up failing when trying to join another.

[Liriena]

It's only an idea. Most likely the "continental war" part of it will be in the "next episode" or something, and for now, efforts will be completely focused on the Revolution itself.

I know, bit I'm currently in the middle of another RP, and I always end up failing when trying to join another.

I know that feel, bro.

[Legato Venari]

Wah that makes me feel bad achoo achoo but since I'm sick I guess I can do this.

[The Empire of Pretantia]

I think I'll be orcs on the revolutionary side. It's so obvious because it makes sense.

[Mishmahig]

Humans and elves will most certainly be present, and they'll have a central part in the overall plot. However, I don't want the elves to be the ever-lasting cliché elves. Whoever chooses to play as an elf character, organization or nation should be willing to give their elves a unique look and culture, something different from the elves we've seen in the Lord of the Rings and their countless unremarkable offspring.

I am certainly interested in this RP and the idea sounds fascinating, but I don't see how I can do another section of elves that hasn't been done before.. D:

[Zagornias]

I myself have a race in mind, which I created for another RP that I abandoned extremely early after realizing it didn't engage me much (then again, my mind was elsewhere back then ).
Will provide details later.

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Potential world map

I like the maps.

I also have a question. Will the races be created by us or will the races by the typical fantasy ones, e.g. ircs, dwarves, elves, etc.? Or a combination of both?

[Neo Arcad]

DAMMIT LIRENIA

I'd love to join this, but I'm in three RPs already, and all of them involve more work than normal. I'm the OP for one, Co-OP for another, and official military consultant for the third.

[Sulamalik]

Interested, I'd definitely make an App once this thing starts up.

[Syleru]

It's only an idea. Most likely the "continental war" part of it will be in the "next episode" or something, and for now, efforts will be completely focused on the Revolution itself.

I know, bit I'm currently in the middle of another RP, and I always end up failing when trying to join another.

For some reason, that's exactly the same with me.

[Liriena]

I myself have a race in mind, which I created for another RP that I abandoned extremely early after realizing it didn't engage me much (then again, my mind was elsewhere back then ).
Will provide details later.

MAP #1

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MAP #3

MAP #4

MAP #5 (this one is painfully obvious)

Potential world map

I like the maps.

I also have a question. Will the races be created by us or will the races by the typical fantasy ones, e.g. ircs, dwarves, elves, etc.? Or a combination of both?

A mix of both. Some potential players are already developing original races for this RP (and I myself am creating one that will have an important "outsider" role in the plot), and I'll endorse original races if I find them appropiate. But humans, elves and a few other classical fantasy races will be invariably involved and play the most fundamental roles. However, when it comes to classical fantasy races, I expect some minimal originality in their physical appearance and culture. It can't just be the typical elven archers who live in the woods and are so much more advanced and cultured and powerful than humans. Same goes for, say, orcs, faeries and the sort.

[Liriena]

DAMMIT LIRENIA

I'd love to join this, but I'm in three RPs already, and all of them involve more work than normal. I'm the OP for one, Co-OP for another, and official military consultant for the third.

Take some ADD medicines and get on board!

[Liriena]

Here is some info on my own original race, which will play a mayor role as an outside force in the Revolution.

This race is commonly called the "Star-Lovers", for their deep fascination with stars and everything related to Outer Space. Star-Lovers are known for their trademark snow-white skin, pastel-coloured hair, androgynous features, four-fingered hands, the triangular shape of their bodies (down to every little feature of them, from the shape of the torso to that of their elbows, shoulders, hips, faces, legs, etc.) and slow aging (Star-Lovers live three times more than the average human, and they age at a third of the human rate).
They are regarded as die-hard pacifists, expert merchants and political agitators, extremely well-versed in foreign cultures and the law. Very little is known about their history, culture, religion or even about their homeland's geography. Even the true name of their race is a mystery. Apparently, Star-Lovers believe their culture to be sacred in itself, "untouchable" for other races. Foreign respect towards their cultural isolationism has been the one fundamental condition set by Star-Lover merchants if other races wish to employ their services.
Star lovers have a peculiar distaste for war, and those who pursue a military career automatically become social outcasts. Also, Star-Lovers in general tend to be physically weak, which makes them anything but ideal for conventional warfare against other species.
It is unkown how their society is structured, although many speculate that there is some sort of caste system in place.
While Star-Lovers seem quite fond of merchant and banking activities, human and elven scholars have expressed that most Star-Lovers seem to possess an almost insanely strong sense of solidarity, and they take much offense at shows of greed or selfishness towards the sick, the poor or the hungry.
As for their political agitating, this has been the basis for much prejudice against Star-Lovers. Apparently, Star-Lovers see nothing legally, ethically or morally wrong in publishing inflammatory political pamphlets, inciting violent revolutions, conspiring against sovereigns, or even attempting an assassination. And in the many cases where political power hindered the interests of Star-Lovers, the tragic results were always the subject of much scandal.

[Sulamalik]

I have an idea for a sort of underground populist religious movement that would serve as a contributing factor towards the revolution. It would be a foreign innovation, quickly adopted by the lower dredges of the society as a way to forge an identity separate from the decadence of nobles. Its primary tenets include a rejection of wordily possession and institutions, violence being a valid response to injustice, and the worshiping of death. Should expand upon this or am I being too impetuous?

[Liriena]

I have an idea for a sort of underground populist religious movement that would serve as a contributing factor towards the revolution. It would be a foreign innovation, quickly adopted by the lower dredges of the society as a way to forge an identity separate from the decadence of nobles. Its primary tenets include a rejection of wordily possession and institutions, violence being a valid response to injustice, and the worshiping of death. Should expand upon this or am I being too impetuous?

Feel free to expand. Sounds like an excellent idea for one of the many revolutionary organizations players will have to play as.

Do not forget the racial factor, however.

[Nightkill the Emperor]

I'm making Jews.

Who are also insects.

I just realised how racist this sounds.

[Liriena]

Another little snippet of information on the Star-Lovers:

The lands from which the Star-Lovers come from are called the Blue Moonlands. Their exact geography still remains a mystery, as any foreign vessels that get as close as several hundred miles off the shores of those lands is bound to be sunk by the Star-Lover Fleet.
What other races know about these lands, however, is that their flora and fauna are completely different from that of the rest of the world. Even the water is different in its composition. Because of that, the bodies of Star-Lovers find most of the food outside of the Blue Moonlands to have negative effects on their health. Certain common fruits or spices have been known to be downright poisonous, and occasionally even deadly for Star-Lovers.

Star-Lovers traveling outside of the Blue Moonlands or living in foreign lands are bound by the Law of Sovereignity, an extensive and strict code of conduct designed to prevent any action that undermines the holy secrecy of Star-Lover culture. Amongst many things, it bans Star-Lovers from officializing romantic relationships with non-Star-Lovers (although it does not ban romantic relationships by themselves), and prohibits speaking in the Star-Lover tongue, as well as writing or publishing texts in the Star-Lover language.

However, the Law of Sovereignity also imposes many restrictions on the nations hosting Star-Lovers, and explicitly demands that a certain amount of fertile land is left to be used as the basis for Star-Lover refugee camps and embassies.

Star-Lover ships are easy to recognize because to their unusual shapes (many times compared to that of strange birds or flowers), and also because they are mostly made of a mysterious alloy of glass, which is far more resilient than the wood of average ships.

[Sulamalik]

I have an idea for a sort of underground populist religious movement that would serve as a contributing factor towards the revolution. It would be a foreign innovation, quickly adopted by the lower dredges of the society as a way to forge an identity separate from the decadence of nobles. Its primary tenets include a rejection of wordily possession and institutions, violence being a valid response to injustice, and the worshiping of death. Should expand upon this or am I being too impetuous?

Feel free to expand. Sounds like an excellent idea for one of the many revolutionary organizations players will have to play as.

Do not forget the racial factor, however.

Cult of Death Worship

From the island of Qoik across the distant sea, explorers brought with them a macabre, esoteric, faith practiced by a long dead offshoot of men. Death Worship, or as it is known by its followers: The Obliteration of Folly, is the revival of an ancient religion based around the belief of a central deity known as the Pale God, an omnipotent figure who dwells within the hearts of living beings. It was a once mortal creature, who through the study of black arts learned to transcend reality and ascend to a greater plane of existence. Though its higher nature is unknowable, its actions are ultimately malevolent. A harbinger of war, plague, and famine, worshipers honour the Pale God in the hopes of appeasing it and staving off its terrors. They consider all mortal institutions, benign or otherwise, to be blasphemous and thus, for the good of the world, must be destroyed by any means. Followers believe that eventually a great sickness will overcome the land, and all beings will be greeted with the Pale God like wayward sons to their father.

The religion finds most of its support within the gutters and ghettos of the great cities. The outcasts of society finding solace in its appeal to their miserable conditions. By its nature the faith is without any governing bodies or clergy, meaning that much of the religion differs from person to person. Despite, or perhaps because of its malleable quality, the faith quickly grows in strength, gaining members among all classes and races of the world.

[Liriena]

I'm making Jews.

Who are also insects.

I just realised how racist this sounds.

Hans Landa would say that calling them insects is a compliment, since insects are really experts at escaping and hiding from their foes.

[Liriena]

Feel free to expand. Sounds like an excellent idea for one of the many revolutionary organizations players will have to play as.

Do not forget the racial factor, however.

Cult of Death Worship

From the island of Qoik across the distant sea, explorers brought with them a macabre, esoteric, faith practiced by a long dead offshoot of men. Death Worship, or as it is known by its followers: The Obliteration of Folly, is the revival of an ancient religion based around the belief of a central deity known as the Pale God, an omnipotent figure who dwells within the hearts of living beings. It was a once mortal creature, who through the study of black arts learned to transcend reality and ascend to a greater plane of existence. Though its higher nature is unknowable, its actions are ultimately malevolent. A harbinger of war, plague, and famine, worshipers honour the Pale God in the hopes of appeasing it and staving off its terrors. They consider all mortal institutions, benign or otherwise, to be blasphemous and thus, for the good of the world, must be destroyed by any means. Followers believe that eventually a great sickness will overcome the land, and all beings will be greeted with the Pale God like wayward sons to their father.

The religion finds most of its support within the gutters and ghettos of the great cities. The outcasts of society finding solace in its appeal to their miserable conditions. By its nature the faith is without any governing bodies or clergy, meaning that much of the religion differs from person to person. Despite, or perhaps because of its malleable quality, the faith quickly grows in strength, gaining members among all classes and races of the world.

I give you an A+++

Excellent.

[Liriena]

Now...we need to think about how we could make the "game system" work. I mean, the whole idea of a points-based system for players to amass power in order to achieve a successful revolution sound nice in paper, but the mechanics of it worry me.

Any experienced RP'ers got any ideas?

[Liriena]

NOTE TO EVERYONE: Feel free to start posting early drafts of your revolutionary organizations and characters.

[Liriena]

Now, some background thingies that I've decided, ladies and gentlemen:

-The world of this RP shall be named Tilra
-The country in which the RP will take place shall be named Virsien
-The mayority is Virsien's population is human and elven, with the elves more prominent in the extremely feudal rural areas.
-There are several racial and religious minorities, most of them severely discriminated if not downright persecuted.
-Mages make up a large part of Virsien's upper classes, and they have their own estate in the Kingdom's Estates-General.

[The Empire of Pretantia]

Now, some background thingies that I've decided, ladies and gentlemen:

-The world of this RP shall be named Tilra
-The country in which the RP will take place shall be named Virsien
-The mayority is Virsien's population is human and elven, with the elves more prominent in the extremely feudal rural areas.
-There are several racial and religious minorities, most of them severely discriminated if not downright persecuted.
-Mages make up a large part of Virsien's upper classes, and they have their own estate in the Kingdom's Estates-General.

What about the orcs? Are they warhammer, warcraft, or tolkien?