Reign of the Heirs|Fantasy Medieval|Worldbuilding|DEAD

[The Forsworn Knights]

Apologies for taking for-freaking-ever, dog got out while I was on the computer and I had to chase it for a while.

[Nuridia]

It is not going to be in any human cities since it may show bias and may have the meeting interfered by humans, same with dwarf cities, it is going to be in the Grand hall in a undisclosed location.

Understood. Now to wait for Nuri.

I'll post in the morning y'all. So torn, logical Kastra wants to grab Alphard and run back to Albion, she doesn't want her son or her name attached to this. But she still loved Kandor so...

[Albertae]

Understood. Now to wait for Nuri.

I'll post in the morning y'all. So torn, logical Kastra wants to grab Alphard and run back to Albion, she doesn't want her son or her name attached to this. But she still loved Kandor so...

Well :/ Let's see, looks like Edwyn will possibly get dwarven suport. Kandor already has Nordic support. Gonna try and get support from the Essasians and Cinderlands if possible. Elf support is probably gonna be fifty fifty.. I don't think Fergus will support Kandor simply, because Kandor is being all fancy smancy and kingly. Though I do think he will support just for the betterment of his duchy and the quick success of the war. That's what I gather from Fergus. I can see most of the merchant republics joining Kandor's side just to finish the war and allow themselves to focus on trading and reaping profits from the war. I can just see like the West of Salim joining Edwyn and the East joining Kandor and possibly the elves and kozakura with tommen? Theory?!!

[Cainesland]

Sorry I haven't posted yet. Things in real life have kept me up, and I'm trying to figure out how to introduce my character since the summit seems to have started on day 2. I'll try and get one out today somehow.

Edit: I posted

[Conchabira]

Hopefully I might still be able to RP in this but idk, I've been very busy.

[The Forsworn Knights]

I'll post in the morning y'all. So torn, logical Kastra wants to grab Alphard and run back to Albion, she doesn't want her son or her name attached to this. But she still loved Kandor so...

Well :/ Let's see, looks like Edwyn will possibly get dwarven suport. Kandor already has Nordic support. Gonna try and get support from the Essasians and Cinderlands if possible. Elf support is probably gonna be fifty fifty.. I don't think Fergus will support Kandor simply, because Kandor is being all fancy smancy and kingly. Though I do think he will support just for the betterment of his duchy and the quick success of the war. That's what I gather from Fergus. I can see most of the merchant republics joining Kandor's side just to finish the war and allow themselves to focus on trading and reaping profits from the war. I can just see like the West of Salim joining Edwyn and the East joining Kandor and possibly the elves and kozakura with tommen? Theory?!!

No clue what Tommen is plotting. Probably nuclear warheads.
Anyhow, I know for a fact that I am all buddy-buddy with the largest Wood Elf Confederation, and I am the only person who has not been racist to the Dark Elves. The others are up in the air on what they do though.

[The Ik Ka Ek Akai]

Well :/ Let's see, looks like Edwyn will possibly get dwarven suport. Kandor already has Nordic support. Gonna try and get support from the Essasians and Cinderlands if possible. Elf support is probably gonna be fifty fifty.. I don't think Fergus will support Kandor simply, because Kandor is being all fancy smancy and kingly. Though I do think he will support just for the betterment of his duchy and the quick success of the war. That's what I gather from Fergus. I can see most of the merchant republics joining Kandor's side just to finish the war and allow themselves to focus on trading and reaping profits from the war. I can just see like the West of Salim joining Edwyn and the East joining Kandor and possibly the elves and kozakura with tommen? Theory?!!

No clue what Tommen is plotting. Probably nuclear warheads.
Anyhow, I know for a fact that I am all buddy-buddy with the largest Wood Elf Confederation, and I am the only person who has not been racist to the Dark Elves. The others are up in the air on what they do though.

Deep Elves are mostly mercenaries. If you want their support for realsies, then you'd have to make friends with their kings. You've either got to pay up or kiss up.

The Highborn are independently minded, and would need a direct incentive to actually participate at all.

The Sand have their own issues to deal with. Again, they'll need a reason to join other than "Hey, war". Sand Elves are, however, a race rather keen on the idea of "An eye for an eye", and thus convincing them to take some form of revenge on the opposing side could be valid. This could be done through a staged attack framing the enemy, or through diplomatically convincing them there's something to be angry about.

[Anowa]

So I take it magic is a thing, yes?

[Albertae]

So I take it magic is a thing, yes?

Very much so yes, however it is limited to an extent. Just ask me when you have a question on it, please make it more specific.

[Anowa]

So I take it magic is a thing, yes?

Very much so yes, however it is limited to an extent. Just ask me when you have a question on it, please make it more specific.

Is it restricted to certain races?
Does it restrict bodily development?
Is there an afterlife/underworld/paradise accessible by certain mages with the right skills?

[Albertae]

Very much so yes, however it is limited to an extent. Just ask me when you have a question on it, please make it more specific.

Is it restricted to certain races?
Does it restrict bodily development?
Is there an afterlife/underworld/paradise accessible by certain mages with the right skills?

It is not restricted to certain races as Elves were forced subtlety to teach the arts of magic an era ago. Let us note though that elves are the most magic inclined, humans coming in next and so on.

I'm not exactly sure how the boundaries could restrict bodily development. When I think of the limit to an extent, I think,"You can't be an all powerful Mage with the ability to cast lightning storms which can take out an army and throw fireballs as big as the meteors from the skies."

I'm going to assume the question is related to necromancy. No I don't think I'll be allowing large skeleton and zombie armies, yes I will allow the use of necromancy when your raising a few dead from the ground in a fight where there in open dirt/grass ground where a necrotic creature could come from.

[Anowa]

Is it restricted to certain races?
Does it restrict bodily development?
Is there an afterlife/underworld/paradise accessible by certain mages with the right skills?

It is not restricted to certain races as Elves were forced subtlety to teach the arts of magic an era ago. Let us note though that elves are the most magic inclined, humans coming in next and so on.

I'm not exactly sure how the boundaries could restrict bodily development. When I think of the limit to an extent, I think,"You can't be an all powerful Mage with the ability to cast lightning storms which can take out an army and throw fireballs as big as the meteors from the skies."

I'm going to assume the question is related to necromancy. No I don't think I'll be allowing large skeleton and zombie armies, yes I will allow the use of necromancy when your raising a few dead from the ground in a fight where there in open dirt/grass ground where a necrotic creature could come from.

The second question was more directed to: Can a guy like Gregor Clegane cast magic?
Second question was more like: Is there another realm in which spirits/demons reside (A la TES: Oblivion or Dragon Ages' Fade).

[Rygondria]

Is it restricted to certain races?
Does it restrict bodily development?
Is there an afterlife/underworld/paradise accessible by certain mages with the right skills?

It is not restricted to certain races as Elves were forced subtlety to teach the arts of magic an era ago. Let us note though that elves are the most magic inclined, humans coming in next and so on.

I'm not exactly sure how the boundaries could restrict bodily development. When I think of the limit to an extent, I think,"You can't be an all powerful Mage with the ability to cast lightning storms which can take out an army and throw fireballs as big as the meteors from the skies."

I'm going to assume the question is related to necromancy. No I don't think I'll be allowing large skeleton and zombie armies, yes I will allow the use of necromancy when your raising a few dead from the ground in a fight where there in open dirt/grass ground where a necrotic creature could come from.

Is it ok if dwarf Magic is restricted to runes made by rune smiths who have to follow the rune specifically to what the age old instructions say, if they fail the results will be Catastrophic which is why magic is being phased out by technology.

[The Forsworn Knights]

It is not restricted to certain races as Elves were forced subtlety to teach the arts of magic an era ago. Let us note though that elves are the most magic inclined, humans coming in next and so on.

I'm not exactly sure how the boundaries could restrict bodily development. When I think of the limit to an extent, I think,"You can't be an all powerful Mage with the ability to cast lightning storms which can take out an army and throw fireballs as big as the meteors from the skies."

I'm going to assume the question is related to necromancy. No I don't think I'll be allowing large skeleton and zombie armies, yes I will allow the use of necromancy when your raising a few dead from the ground in a fight where there in open dirt/grass ground where a necrotic creature could come from.

The second question was more directed to: Can a guy like Gregor Clegane cast magic?
Second question was more like: Is there another realm in which spirits/demons reside (A la TES: Oblivion or Dragon Ages' Fade).

I seem to recall the Dark Elves allegedly being cursed by 'Demons' according to the history texts, so I assume there is some other plane of existence with Demons in it. I dont think Alb wants us going there though.

[Albertae]

It is not restricted to certain races as Elves were forced subtlety to teach the arts of magic an era ago. Let us note though that elves are the most magic inclined, humans coming in next and so on.

I'm not exactly sure how the boundaries could restrict bodily development. When I think of the limit to an extent, I think,"You can't be an all powerful Mage with the ability to cast lightning storms which can take out an army and throw fireballs as big as the meteors from the skies."

I'm going to assume the question is related to necromancy. No I don't think I'll be allowing large skeleton and zombie armies, yes I will allow the use of necromancy when your raising a few dead from the ground in a fight where there in open dirt/grass ground where a necrotic creature could come from.

The second question was more directed to: Can a guy like Gregor Clegane cast magic?
Second question was more like: Is there another realm in which spirits/demons reside (A la TES: Oblivion or Dragon Ages' Fade).

Yes a guy like Gregor Clegane can cast magic, although not only will be basic, but it will also be extremely weak. There is literly no point in being a big knight like character and casting magic. The same goes for being a Mage and charging into the battlefield instead of using distance to your advantage.

No to the second question. Salin is the known continent of the world and surroundings islands and archipelagos.

It is not restricted to certain races as Elves were forced subtlety to teach the arts of magic an era ago. Let us note though that elves are the most magic inclined, humans coming in next and so on.

I'm not exactly sure how the boundaries could restrict bodily development. When I think of the limit to an extent, I think,"You can't be an all powerful Mage with the ability to cast lightning storms which can take out an army and throw fireballs as big as the meteors from the skies."

I'm going to assume the question is related to necromancy. No I don't think I'll be allowing large skeleton and zombie armies, yes I will allow the use of necromancy when your raising a few dead from the ground in a fight where there in open dirt/grass ground where a necrotic creature could come from.

Is it ok if dwarf Magic is restricted to runes made by rune smiths who have to follow the rune specifically to what the age old instructions say, if they fail the results will be Catastrophic which is why magic is being phased out by technology.

That's fine. I'm going to say that the Dwarves and Nords established the use of Rune Magic in contrast to the Elven use of Magicka.

The second question was more directed to: Can a guy like Gregor Clegane cast magic?
Second question was more like: Is there another realm in which spirits/demons reside (A la TES: Oblivion or Dragon Ages' Fade).

I seem to recall the Dark Elves allegedly being cursed by 'Demons' according to the history texts, so I assume there is some other plane of existence with Demons in it. I dont think Alb wants us going there though.

Yes, please keep yourselves within Salin, if we go out of the map things could get drastically spread out and people will just be RPing with NPCs. We can say the so called demons are like superstitions or tall tales to scare them.

[Argentarino]

Okay, totally random question, but when you click on "View Your Posts", are you not seeing the IC thread? For some reason, that's what's happening to me.

[Albertae]

Okay, totally random question, but when you click on "View Your Posts", are you not seeing the IC thread? For some reason, that's what's happening to me.

It's happening to everyone. (Me too.) I've been using the IC link in the OP though.

[Relikai]

It was maintenance Thursday. Things happen.

[Albertae]

It was maintenance Thursday. Things happen.

No worries.

[Anowa]

House App:
House Name: House Grey
House Banner:

House Holdings:Duchy of Greymarsh (Northwest Nordland).
Soldiers your House commands

• Total: 3630
  
  • 1,400 Hussars
  • 400 Archers
  • 600 Pikemen
  • 1,170 Infantry
  • 60 Personal Guard

Family Heirlooms:Ficktöter, The Black Anvil, Eyes of Burden
House Members:Duchess Marissa Grey, Torbjörn Grey, Elder Mage Gordo Calrith.
History: A bloodline of giants and veritable strongmen, House Grey can trace it's lineage as far back as when the area of Greymarsh was first mapped out by humans. Upon exploration deeper into the marsh they discovered ancient ruins not recognizable by any of the humans nor the dwarves or elves. Deep within the crumbling masonry lay an anvil as black as the void, being manned by a lone dwarf. Said dwarf had lost track of how long he'd been manning the forge surrounding him, however the only work he'd made had been the Zweihander known as Ficktöter. House Grey's first head was a man by the name Damian Grey, a giant of a man as broad as a tree, he was gifted the sword, and soon after Castle Grey was built surrounding the Anvil.

As time went on Damian aged, and eventually his vision started to go, as a request of his first follower, Torbjörn the first dwarf to man the Black Anvil, he asked if there was anyway to fix his sight. Torbjörn affirmed his belief, and crafted a par of rune laden yellow irised eyes for the man. From then on Damian Grey could see much more than the normal man, he could see the soul's of a person close to him, even through walls and natural barriers. Such knowledge was not without it's drawbacks, Damian became overly paranoid and soon became mad with fear. He eventually took his own life in a vain attempt to alleviate his fears.

Not wanting his eyes to go to waste, his trustees and lieutenants began to implant his runic eyes into those of the rest of his family, usually involving brutal practices to get them in and out of the heads of those with Damian's blood. After a good many years of heirs slowly dying from mania, a pattern was discovered: The female descendants of Damian were not afflicted by the same madness. This began the switching of roles in the Grey bloodline's leadership, women were relegated as proper heirs due to the practice of Damian's eyes being transferred between mother and daughter.

Through the ages of House Grey's rule of Greymarsh, the secrets of The Black Anvil have slowly been revealed, so many so that Elder Mage became a valid position of study in the distinctly unmagical Duchy. It was revealed that the only way for something forged on the Black Anvil reach it's full potential is an elven sacrifice, as well as a portion of the smith's soul be bonded to the weapon. Such dark magics made the secret of the Black Anvil held even closer to House Grey's chest, so much so that the Dwarven Houses don't even know of it.

The 115th recipient of the Eyes of Burden, as well as the current Duchess of Greymarsh is Maris Grey. Torbjörn -who's soul is bound to the Black Anvil- has recently descended into a comatose state, and the Black Anvil has started to gain a luster. The current Elder Mage, is Maris' husband Gordo.

Character App:
Name:Maris Grey
Appearance:Of average size for her family, Maris stands at just over six feet five inches and weighing in at just under one hundred ninety seven pounds. Her hair is starch white and she has a fair amount of scarring across her body. She has the body of a warrior and isn't of slight frame by any means, though her figure isn't unshapely either, her left hand has three fingers which go white when the rest of her hand remains red in cold temperature.
Titles:Duchess of Greymarsh, Current Eye of the North, Guardian of Torbjörn the Creator, Mother of Ice.
Personality:The old saying 'The only thing greater than the height of a Grey, is their patience', rings true for Maris, she's not very quick to anger, nor is she one to let emotions clout her judgement. However it's notable that should such a point be reached that she gets well and truly angry, is a point in which it's difficult to descend from. Very rarely is she one to act proactively, instead waiting for others to show their hand before showing her own. Maris isn't one to get overly involved with politics, she focuses on maintaining her current status and will only take an opportunity if there is no discernible downside.
Strengths:Slow to anger, master swordswoman, capable of seeing a bigger picture, intimidating physical stature.
Weaknesses: Slow to calm, overly-cautious at times, a bit paranoid of conspirators.
Weapons:

• Ficktöter: A Flamberge Zweihander forged on the Black Anvil it has been passed down through the Grey bloodline since it's inception. It is said to hum like a tuning fork when used in battle and it's ability to cut through plate armor like butter is renowned through Nordland.
• Steel Mace: There's Nothing special about this mace, simply forged by one of Greymarsh's resident blacksmiths.
• Steel Shield: A slightly atypical Kite Shield, made of steel, decorated with House Grey's Banner. Adorned with a collection of spikes at the forefront.

Armor: Full steel plate, chainmail, leather gambeson and wolf's fur.
Equipment:

• Eyes of Burden: A pair of yellow irised eyes created to give Damian Grey his sight back, has granted him as well as all those who receive them the ability to see a man's soul through natural barriers up to twelve meters away, it usually results in illogical paranoia and over-cautiousness in those who wield the eyes. Though those with a strong enough willpower can overcome these drawbacks.
  
• Northern Mother Armor: Armor forged on the Black Anvil, quenched in the blood of a dozen wolves, and made of meteorite's steel. This armor was hand made by Torbjörn for Maris upon her appointment to Duchess. It's remarkably light weight for full plate and chainmail is notable, as is it's icy cold touch, said to be able to suck the heat out of a man should they get too close.

Property:Castle Greymarsh
Family:Elder Mage Gordo Calrithian (Husband), Elana Grey (Mother).

[Albertae]

House App:
House Name: House Grey
House Banner:

(Image)

House Holdings:Duchy of Greymarsh (Northwest Nordland).
Soldiers your House commands

• Total: 3630
  
  • 1,400 Hussars
  • 400 Archers
  • 600 Pikemen
  • 1,170 Infantry
  • 60 Personal Guard

Family Heirlooms:Ficktöter, The Black Anvil, Eyes of Burden
House Members:Duchess Marissa Grey, Torbjörn Grey, Elder Mage Gordo Calrith.
History: A bloodline of giants and veritable strongmen, House Grey can trace it's lineage as far back as when the area of Greymarsh was first mapped out by humans. Upon exploration deeper into the marsh they discovered ancient ruins not recognizable by any of the humans nor the dwarves or elves. Deep within the crumbling masonry lay an anvil as black as the void, being manned by a lone dwarf. Said dwarf had lost track of how long he'd been manning the forge surrounding him, however the only work he'd made had been the Zweihander known as Ficktöter. House Grey's first head was a man by the name Damian Grey, a giant of a man as broad as a tree, he was gifted the sword, and soon after Castle Grey was built surrounding the Anvil.

As time went on Damian aged, and eventually his vision started to go, as a request of his first follower, Torbjörn the first dwarf to man the Black Anvil, he asked if there was anyway to fix his sight. Torbjörn affirmed his belief, and crafted a par of rune laden yellow irised eyes for the man. From then on Damian Grey could see much more than the normal man, he could see a person's actions moments before they actually did it, and the intent of a man based on the color of the ghostly image surrounding them. Such knowledge was not without it's drawbacks, Damian became overly paranoid and soon became mad with fear. He eventually took his own life in a vain attempt to alieve his fears.

Not wanting his eyes to go to waste, his trustees and lieutenants began to implant his runic eyes into those of the rest of his family, usually involving brutal practices to get them in and out of the heads of those with Damian's blood. After a good many years of heirs slowly dying from mania, a pattern was discovered: The female descendants of Damian were not afflicted by the same madness. This began the switching of roles in the Grey bloodline's leadership, women were relegated as proper heirs due to the practice of Damian's eyes being transferred between mother and daughter.

Through the ages of House Grey's rule of Greymarsh, the secrets of The Black Anvil have slowly been revealed, so many so that Elder Mage became a valid position of study in the distinctly unmagical Duchy. It was revealed that the only way for something forged on the Black Anvil reach it's full potential is an elven sacrifice, as well as a portion of the smith's soul be bonded to the weapon. Such dark magics made the secret of the Black Anvil held even closer to House Grey's chest, so much so that the Dwarven Houses don't even know of it.

The 115th recipient of the Eyes of Burden, as well as the current Duchess of Greymarsh is Maris Grey. Torbjörn -who's soul is bound to the Black Anvil- has recently descended into a comatose state, and the Black Anvil has started to gain a luster. The current Elder Mage, is Maris' husband Gordo.

Character App:
Name:Maris Grey
Appearance:Of average size for her family, Maris stands at just over six feet five inches and weighing in at just under one hundred ninety seven pounds. Her hair is starch white and she has a fair amount of scarring across her body. She has the body of a warrior and isn't of slight frame by any means, though her figure isn't unshapely either, her left hand has three fingers which go white when the rest of her hand remains red in cold temperature.
Titles:Duchess of Greymarsh, Current Eye of the North, Guardian of Torbjörn the Creator, Mother of Ice.
Personality:The old saying 'The only thing greater than the height of a Grey, is their patience', rings true for Maris, she's not very quick to anger, nor is she one to let emotions clout her judgement. However it's notable that should such a point be reached that she gets well and truly angry, is a point in which it's difficult to descend from. Very rarely is she one to act proactively, instead waiting for others to show their hand before showing her own. Maris isn't one to get overly involved with politics, she focuses on maintaining her current status and will only take an opportunity if there is no discernible downside.
Strengths:Slow to anger, master swordswoman, capable of seeing a bigger picture, intimidating physical stature.
Weaknesses: Slow to calm, overly-cautious at times, a bit paranoid of conspirators.
Weapons:

• Ficktöter: A Flamberge Zweihander forged on the Black Anvil it has been passed down through the Grey bloodline since it's inception. It is said to hum like a tuning fork when used in battle and it's ability to cut through plate armor like butter is renowned through Nordland.
• Steel Mace: There's Nothing special about this mace, simply forged by one of Greymarsh's resident blacksmiths.
• Steel Shield: A slightly atypical Kite Shield, made of steel, decorated with House Grey's Banner. Adorned with a collection of spikes at the forefront.

Armor: Full steel plate, chainmail, leather gambeson and wolf's fur.
Equipment:

• Eyes of Burden: A pair of yellow irised eyes created to give Damian Grey his sight back, has granted him as well as all those who receive them the ability to tell the intent and imminent action of those within sight, it usually results in illogical paranoia and over-cautiousness in those who wield the eyes. Though those with a strong enough willpower can overcome these drawbacks.
  
• Northern Mother Armor: Armor forged on the Black Anvil, quenched in the blood of a dozen wolves, and made of meteorite's steel. This armor was hand made by Torbjörn for Maris upon her appointment to Duchess. It's remarkably light weight for full plate and chainmail is notable, as is it's icy cold touch, said to be able to suck the heat out of a man should they get too close.

Property:Castle Greymarsh
Family:Elder Mage Gordo Calrithian (Husband), Elana Grey (Mother).

I find the Eyes of Burden to be the only problem. Please remove that and/or replace it, but with something not as OP and without the ability to metagame.

[The Forsworn Knights]

House App:
House Name: House Grey
House Banner:

(Image)

House Holdings:Duchy of Greymarsh (Northwest Nordland).
Soldiers your House commands

• Total: 3630
  
  • 1,400 Hussars
  • 400 Archers
  • 600 Pikemen
  • 1,170 Infantry
  • 60 Personal Guard

Family Heirlooms:Ficktöter, The Black Anvil, Eyes of Burden
House Members:Duchess Marissa Grey, Torbjörn Grey, Elder Mage Gordo Calrith.
History: A bloodline of giants and veritable strongmen, House Grey can trace it's lineage as far back as when the area of Greymarsh was first mapped out by humans. Upon exploration deeper into the marsh they discovered ancient ruins not recognizable by any of the humans nor the dwarves or elves. Deep within the crumbling masonry lay an anvil as black as the void, being manned by a lone dwarf. Said dwarf had lost track of how long he'd been manning the forge surrounding him, however the only work he'd made had been the Zweihander known as Ficktöter. House Grey's first head was a man by the name Damian Grey, a giant of a man as broad as a tree, he was gifted the sword, and soon after Castle Grey was built surrounding the Anvil.

As time went on Damian aged, and eventually his vision started to go, as a request of his first follower, Torbjörn the first dwarf to man the Black Anvil, he asked if there was anyway to fix his sight. Torbjörn affirmed his belief, and crafted a par of rune laden yellow irised eyes for the man. From then on Damian Grey could see much more than the normal man, he could see a person's actions moments before they actually did it, and the intent of a man based on the color of the ghostly image surrounding them. Such knowledge was not without it's drawbacks, Damian became overly paranoid and soon became mad with fear. He eventually took his own life in a vain attempt to alieve his fears.

Not wanting his eyes to go to waste, his trustees and lieutenants began to implant his runic eyes into those of the rest of his family, usually involving brutal practices to get them in and out of the heads of those with Damian's blood. After a good many years of heirs slowly dying from mania, a pattern was discovered: The female descendants of Damian were not afflicted by the same madness. This began the switching of roles in the Grey bloodline's leadership, women were relegated as proper heirs due to the practice of Damian's eyes being transferred between mother and daughter.

Through the ages of House Grey's rule of Greymarsh, the secrets of The Black Anvil have slowly been revealed, so many so that Elder Mage became a valid position of study in the distinctly unmagical Duchy. It was revealed that the only way for something forged on the Black Anvil reach it's full potential is an elven sacrifice, as well as a portion of the smith's soul be bonded to the weapon. Such dark magics made the secret of the Black Anvil held even closer to House Grey's chest, so much so that the Dwarven Houses don't even know of it.

The 115th recipient of the Eyes of Burden, as well as the current Duchess of Greymarsh is Maris Grey. Torbjörn -who's soul is bound to the Black Anvil- has recently descended into a comatose state, and the Black Anvil has started to gain a luster. The current Elder Mage, is Maris' husband Gordo.

Character App:
Name:Maris Grey
Appearance:Of average size for her family, Maris stands at just over six feet five inches and weighing in at just under one hundred ninety seven pounds. Her hair is starch white and she has a fair amount of scarring across her body. She has the body of a warrior and isn't of slight frame by any means, though her figure isn't unshapely either, her left hand has three fingers which go white when the rest of her hand remains red in cold temperature.
Titles:Duchess of Greymarsh, Current Eye of the North, Guardian of Torbjörn the Creator, Mother of Ice.
Personality:The old saying 'The only thing greater than the height of a Grey, is their patience', rings true for Maris, she's not very quick to anger, nor is she one to let emotions clout her judgement. However it's notable that should such a point be reached that she gets well and truly angry, is a point in which it's difficult to descend from. Very rarely is she one to act proactively, instead waiting for others to show their hand before showing her own. Maris isn't one to get overly involved with politics, she focuses on maintaining her current status and will only take an opportunity if there is no discernible downside.
Strengths:Slow to anger, master swordswoman, capable of seeing a bigger picture, intimidating physical stature.
Weaknesses: Slow to calm, overly-cautious at times, a bit paranoid of conspirators.
Weapons:

• Ficktöter: A Flamberge Zweihander forged on the Black Anvil it has been passed down through the Grey bloodline since it's inception. It is said to hum like a tuning fork when used in battle and it's ability to cut through plate armor like butter is renowned through Nordland.
• Steel Mace: There's Nothing special about this mace, simply forged by one of Greymarsh's resident blacksmiths.
• Steel Shield: A slightly atypical Kite Shield, made of steel, decorated with House Grey's Banner. Adorned with a collection of spikes at the forefront.

Armor: Full steel plate, chainmail, leather gambeson and wolf's fur.
Equipment:

• Eyes of Burden: A pair of yellow irised eyes created to give Damian Grey his sight back, has granted him as well as all those who receive them the ability to tell the intent and imminent action of those within sight, it usually results in illogical paranoia and over-cautiousness in those who wield the eyes. Though those with a strong enough willpower can overcome these drawbacks.
  
• Northern Mother Armor: Armor forged on the Black Anvil, quenched in the blood of a dozen wolves, and made of meteorite's steel. This armor was hand made by Torbjörn for Maris upon her appointment to Duchess. It's remarkably light weight for full plate and chainmail is notable, as is it's icy cold touch, said to be able to suck the heat out of a man should they get too close.

Property:Castle Greymarsh
Family:Elder Mage Gordo Calrithian (Husband), Elana Grey (Mother).

I find the Eyes of Burden to be the only problem. Please remove that and/or replace it, but with something not as OP and without the ability to metagame.

Also, just out of curiosity, is the Sword enchanted to make it cut through armor so well, or is it simply a good anti-heavy-infantry weapon?

[The Forsworn Knights]

Also Alb, you gonna reply to Nuri? I think the IC is starting to stagnate since we have been at the summit for almost a week.

[Albertae]

Also Alb, you gonna reply to Nuri? I think the IC is starting to stagnate since we have been at the summit for almost a week.

She replied!!??

[The Forsworn Knights]

Also Alb, you gonna reply to Nuri? I think the IC is starting to stagnate since we have been at the summit for almost a week.

She replied!!??

I am more shocked that you dont obsessively check the IC twenty times a day like I do, then lazily sit around watching Youtube with a WIP reply open when someone actually responds to your character.
Not that that's what I do, or anything.