Vlario: A Colony Alone (Low Fantasy)(OOC / Open)

by **Theyra** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:44 pm

Vlario: A Colony Alone

It has been two years since the once grand Mitkir Empire that dominated much of the old world continent of Aislira collapsed under internal strife. Leaving its sole colony of Vlario alone on the distant Muur continent alone. Having to adjust to now being on its own in a hostile land now that the natives are taking advantage of the lack of imperial support to raid Vlario, it has become increasingly hazardous to venture outside of the colony without outside help from Aislira. Under the capable rule of the former imperial governor Lycaon Katsaros, Vlario had managed to stay stave off the natives and survive so far despite the increased raids made by the natives. Unfortunately for Vlario, crime has started to become a problem for Vlario, and the colony's security force is stretched thin as it is. So far, Vlario is stable despite its problems, but for how much longer is a guess. Unbeknownst to Vlario, something is stirring in the jungle. Something the natives fear, something long thought to be gone is returning to Muur and whether Vlario can survive it is up to fate.

Overview

This is a character rp set in the fantasy world of Iomia during the equivalent of the early 16th century. Meaning that while firearms are allowed but, they are primitive enough that bows, crossbows, swords, etc are still viable weapons and firearms are not widespread. So only an arquebus and wheellock pistols, if you need an example of what kinds of weapons or armor is allowed, look up what early conquistadors had, what they had you can have within reason. Also, Muur is this world's equivalent of South America so expect jungles, heat and unique wildlife.

In this rp you will be playing either a local colonist, a refugee or someone with a reason to come to Vlario, that has come under the employment of Nicusor Mihnea, a local noble that has allowed to help the colony guard and is making a team for this task. Since this rp is focused on Vlario and Muur. You have the liberty to make up what you want for Aislira as long it fits with what I have for the Mitkir Empire. Magic is considered a myth and if it did exist, it has long since died out.

Rules:
Respect the Op and the Co-ops
No Godmodding.
No One Liners, Minimum is one paragraph.
No meta gaming.
No raging/flaming.
No spamming in the IC or the OOC either one.
No Overpowered characters

Map

History of Vlario:

Vlario was founded sixty years ago by imperial colonists after an Imperial expedition secured a site in the Aziota Bay in the ruins of an ancient city. The first clue that someone lived on the continent at one point and while settling a ruin was not the ideal option for a colony. The ancient city was built on a natural harbor and was on the banks of the Valmark River that supplied fresh water to the city. Once the city was properly examined and when no better site was found. It was decided that the colony would be built upon the ruins of the city. Named Vlario by Jakob Kuhn, the explorer that first discovered Muur. Vlario would make steady process over the years. Building over the ruins and establishing a foothold on Muur.

Five years had passed when the colonists first encountered the natives while exploring inland. The natives chose to keep their distance from the colonists and rarely was there a chance for the colonists to understand their language, let alone begin an open dialogue. Only the persistent attempts by Vlario's governor did the colonists finally managed to get on friendly terms with some of the tribes and talks between the two started. However, as the colonists discovered and as they expanded into the interior. They found that some of the tribes did not like their presence in Muur and wanted to kick the colonists out of Muur. The initial attempts were laughable which the colony's superior weapons and firepower sent the tribes back into the thick jungle.

Vlario with support from the empire would expand to include five settlements within its borders. The last one being Caurat and after founding it did the natives come back with better weapons and armor and something new. Large reptilian war beasts that only repulsed by taking heavy casualties. Now knowing what the natives truly capable of, the governor ordered that all further expansion was to be suspended and the colony to be reinforced. A great wall was constructed to enclose the colony and to make sure that any natives could not sneak through the border. Only then did the raids lessen but, the danger was still there, more so if the natives unveil something new to attack the colony with.

About two years ago, there was talk of trying to expand once more with more imperial support and the current governor was against the notion. For he dared not wish to further antagonize then natives further. Before the Emperor could enforce this order, a rebellion had started in Aislira and he switched his attention to quelling the rebellion. That was the last time of any imperial message was heard and only 2 months after the empire collapsed did Vlario heard of the empire's fate.

Now forcefully independent and spared the upheavals of Aislira which wars were being fought over the remains of the empire. The now-former imperial governor was focused on keeping Vlario stable while the natives continue to raid the colony. To add to the colony's problems, a rise in crime has put the colony's security force wondering what caused the sudden uptake in crimes. Most blamed it on the collapse of the empire and the refugees that have come over to escape the wars of control over Aislira. Combined together make living in Vlario harder then it was without imperial support. For now, things are stable though for how much longer, that is up to the wind.

Colony Locations:

Muur Continent:

Major Factions:
Heirs of the Commonwealth: Symbol

The Heirs started in the declining decades of the empire by a group of merchants and commoners who were tired of the weak and increasing corrupt leadership of the empire. Realizing that the system of the eldest of a family will inherit a position of power no matter how incompetent is a badly flawed system. They were driven to replace the monarchy with a fairer, meritocratic form of government. Taking inspiration from the long conquered Qedria Commonwealth which is remembered for having to be the only kingdom that elected its kings and queens. The group called their new form of government a republic where the people, not blood decide who sits in positions of power. They called themselves the Heirs of the Commonwealth as a homage to the old kingdom’s elective ways.

At first, there were able to get a strong following and they were planning to launch their revolution. Hopes were high and during their planning, another group launched their revolution against the Mitkir Empire. Then another and another group added their weight to the growing fire. So the Heirs were drowned out by other groups and when they started their revolution. They were one of the few rebels that were defeated by Imperial forces. With most of their powerbase gone and few members left, they realized that their plan for the empire was no longer possible. While they argued and debated on what to do next, one of the Heirs, a young man spoke up. He said that instead of forming their republic out of Aislira, they should do it at Vlario. The man pointed out that Vlario was not being contested by other groups and was far away from those that could strike down their republic if they were successful. The rest agreed and plans were set to move to Vlario.

Two months later and the Heirs had successfully relocated to Vlario. Setting up their base in a somewhere hidden somewhere in Vlario and have started to gain followers within the colony. They sustained themselves by turning to criminal ventures. The Heirs when they became known to the governor, they were declared a criminal group and were soon highly wanted by the colony's security force. Despite this setback, the Heirs are determined on their goal of creating a republic and hope that Vlario can be their republic one day.

House Váradi: Family crest

House Váradi is an old noble house whose history dates back centuries and was once one of the major houses of the empire. From their beginnings as a lowly knight turned war hero and granted a major duchy near the heart of the empire for his efforts. House Váradi had enjoyed a steady climb in influence and power under since then. At that height of its power, House Váradi was one of the few houses known throughout the empire, and even some emperors had ties to the house. However, by the time for Zsolt Váradi became head of the house. They had become blinded by hubris and fell prey to the empire’s growing descent into greed and decadence. Zsolt's foolishly decisions would spark the end of his house's influence and power.

By the time Zsolt was dead, and his son took over the house. The damage was done, and House Váradi had been reduced to a minor house with barely a fortune to sustain themselves. It was impossible for Zsolt’s son to regain his house power with the corruption in the empire and their rivals that made sure that the Váradi could never regain their former power. Zsófia Váradi, Zsolt’s granddaughter, realized that the only way to regain their houses past power lied not in Aislira but, in the new world of Muur away from the corruption and the other houses. It took every bit of coin the house had to relocate to Vlario and when they were finally settled in their new home. The Mitkir Empire finally collapsed under its weight and wars were started to fight over its remains.

Zsófia's aim in Vlario seems to be to regain her house's lost prestige and influence. In that, she has been making progress to increase her standing in Vlario by investing in local businesses and even helping the colony guard by bolstering them with her men. Though she has come to butt heads with governer Lycaon over her increasing influence in Vlario. Still, it seems her interest in restoring her house's power seems to be helping Vlario even if she is not trusted by some of the citizens and Lycaon himself.

Followers of Voi Symbol

Muurian Pact: Symbol

Character app

Code: Select all: App: Name: Gender: Age: Appearance: Background(Two paragraphs): Equipment: Skills: Weakness: RP sample(Either a link or a written sample):

by **Theyra** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:44 pm

Roster

Vilém Havlík - Theyra

Artur Smid von Veurne - Sudbrazil

by **Endem** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 5:04 pm

Taggity tag

by **Of the Quendi** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 4:40 am

Looks very interesting.

by **Sudbrazil** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 3:22 pm

Forsooth, this threde has spark’d a great curiositie, and I thus place my merk upon it.

Might go for a musketeer.

by **Theyra** » Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:04 pm

Here is my app

Name: Vilém Havlík
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Appearance: Vilém
Background(Two paragraphs): Born the bastard child of a noble in the western part of the Mitkir empire. Vilém and his mother a simple maid were forced out by Vilém's father when it became known that Vilém was his father. Eventually winding in a town where Vilém's mother worked as a tavern maid and helped his mother once he was old enough. As he grew up, Vilém would often listen in to what the patrons said and would like it when he would hear tales of adventure and legends. When Vilém was twelve a disease passed through the town and his mother fled sick. Vilém was unable to afford a doctor and his mother would soon die. Without his mother, the tavern forced Vilém out into the streets. Where he learned fast on how to survive on his own.

Two years passed and after managing to steal some bread, Vilém encountered some street urchins that bullying and attempting to steal some food from a young boy. He could not stand the sight of it and went over to help the kid. Which a fight started and left Vilém on the ground bruised and alone. The bullied child left as some as the fight started and was long gone. As Vilém was getting up, a passing man who watched the fight went over to him. Telling him that he admired the courage Vilém display while standing up to the bullies and even how long he lasted until the bullies had the upper hand. Turns out the man was a mercenary that saw potential in Vilém as a fighter and after asking Vilém about coming with him and joining the mercenary group he was in. Vilém agreed and the man, Raphael Lorenz would soon become a father to Vilém.

After years of training and later fighting with the Lechner's Marauders, Vilém became a good fighter, preferring to using a warhammer and favored mobility over armor. he made Raphael proud and it seems that Vilém would stay with the group. Fate has other plans as tensions in the group started to form and after a costly battle where the Marauders lost people, including the leader of the group and Raphael. Tensions reached a boiling point when it came to who should take over the Marauders. Vilém was in mourning when the fight started and split the group into two. In the end, the Marauders were disbanded and Vilém was alone again. After thinking about his life, he came to the conclusion that he did not want to fight for coin or join another mercenary group. Seeing how there was nothing left for him in Aislira, he booked passage to Muur.

Once in Vlario, Vilém found employment with a local noble named Nicusor Mihnea as a bodyguard. Life was initially well for Vilém and would take a turn with Nicusor visited a friend in Caurat. The natives attacked the settlement and Vilém managed to save Nicusor and even saved a number of colonists before the settlement was overrun. After that, a friendship started between the two and Vilém would come to be highly trusted by Nicusor. Eventually ten years later, when Nicusor wanted to hire and form a team to help him with various tasks, he placed Vilém in charge of the group. Now in charge of a new team, Vilém is taking this responsibility seriously and hopes that his team is ready for the task.

Equipment: Steel Almain rivet half-armor, steel one-handed warhammer, steel dagger, and an old religious necklace that belonged to his mother.
Skills: Skilled Fighter, Bilingual(Able to understand and speak the native's language), Agile
Weakness: Old Scars(At least two of his scars occasionally hurt him and caused him great pain if struck) and can be stubborn

RP sample(Either a link or a written sample): I am the OP

by **Aidannadia** » Mon Dec 16, 2019 7:27 pm

by **Sivala** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:25 pm

Oh you know I’m tagging in. Do we have a history of Privateers in this world?

by **Theyra** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:45 pm

Sivala wrote:Oh you know I’m tagging in. Do we have a history of Privateers in this world?

Some history I imagine, most of it with the few nations on Aislira that were not apart of the Mitkir Empire. Though I could see the Mitkir Empire employ a few to harass their neighbors.

by **WhatsamattaU** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 11:00 pm

App:

Name: Ahgahvay
Gender: Female
Age: Twenty-five
Appearance: (See Right)
Background: Ahgahvay is a member of one of the middle-inland tribes, from a family of beast tamers and couriers. Among the Muurian tribes it is considered a sin to harm or imprison the female courier (as the females were inferior in the arts of war and therefore not threatening) unless they are seen taking part in a battle. The couriers are religiously sworn to carry messages without altering and items without theft.
Ahgahvay, who had not conceived a child since reaching womanhood, found the culture of the Mitkirs/Vlarios very intriguing and petitioned her family to be allowed to interact and be the messenger between the peoples. While she enjoys studying and learning in the Vlario schools, her heart belongs to the jungle lands and her family.
Equipment: Backpack, Beast Saddle, Caste Clothing, Courier Beast, Flute, Knife, Saddle Bags, Sling, Spear, Waterskin.
Skills: Animal Mimicry, Beast Charming, Beast Riding, Bi-Lingual, Flute Music, Knife, Land Navigation, Singing, Sling, Spear, Wilderness Survival.
Weakness: Low Alcohol Tolerance, Average Female Non-Warrior Human Strength.

RP Sample: The Dark Tablets.

by **Sivala** » Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:30 pm

Theyra wrote:
Sivala wrote:Oh you know I’m tagging in. Do we have a history of Privateers in this world?

Some history I imagine, most of it with the few nations on Aislira that were not apart of the Mitkir Empire. Though I could see the Mitkir Empire employ a few to harass their neighbors.

Alright, I'll probably play an adventurer/privateer whose looking to jump on top of the instability and make some coin.

by **Theyra** » Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:56 pm

WhatsamattaU wrote:App:
(Image)

Name: Ahgahvay
Gender: Female
Age: Twenty-five
Appearance: (See Right)
Background: Ahgahvay is a member of one of the middle-inland tribes, from a family of beast tamers and couriers. Among the Muurian tribes it is considered a sin to harm or imprison the female courier (as the females were inferior in the arts of war and therefore not threatening) unless they are seen taking part in a battle. The couriers are religiously sworn to carry messages without altering and items without theft.
Ahgahvay, who had not conceived a child since reaching womanhood, found the culture of the Mitkirs/Vlarios very intriguing and petitioned her family to be allowed to interact and be the messenger between the peoples. While she enjoys studying and learning in the Vlario schools, her heart belongs to the jungle lands and her family.
Equipment: Backpack, Beast Saddle, Caste Clothing, Courier Beast, Flute, Knife, Saddle Bags, Sling, Spear, Waterskin.
Skills: Animal Mimicry, Beast Charming, Beast Riding, Bi-Lingual, Flute Music, Knife, Land Navigation, Singing, Sling, Spear, Wilderness Survival.
Weakness: Low Alcohol Tolerance, Average Female Non-Warrior Human Strength.

RP sample: https://forum.nationstates.net/posting.php?mode=edit&f=31&p=36494520

Keep in mind that your char has to be employed by Nicusor Mihnea, a local Vlario noble. So I am not sure how a native courier comes to be employed by a colonist.

And perhaps add a paragraph since the minimum is two.

The link you gave does not work, it just points me to a "I can not edit screen".

by **Sudbrazil** » Thu Dec 19, 2019 4:36 pm

Name: Artur Smid von Veurne

Gender: Male
Age: 34
Background:
Artur Smid was born in the eastern reaches of the Empire, in the town of Veurne. Being the fourth son to a family of wealthy merchants, he was not promised the wealth nor status of his elder brothers, yet he was still gifted with a good education and a bright hope for the future. While his kin managed their father’s trading company and made frequent visits to the court, Smid was quite introverted and reserved himself to books and crafts. Eventually, he came to be well-versed in the matters of mechanics and craftsmanship, serving several members of the nobility with his intellect and hands. It wasn't particularly profitable, but it was honest work which afforded him time to work on personal projects and tinker with small devices.

At the age of 25 Smid was married into a respectable family of nobles, which elevated him from the region courts to the imperial capital. Though his fame was overshadowed by masters of their craft, Smid took this as an opportunity to learn from them further perfecting his inventions. Even if many were still too expensive to produce or simply unfeasible, they served to entertain the high society and helped him break his social isolation. Things were looking up for the young inventor, but unfortunately in his eagerness he mismanaged his finances and found himself in deep debt. As if things couldn't get worse, revolts started to explode in the empire, and the capital would soon find itself under great difficulties. As the Empire crumbled, Smid sold many of his possessions in exchange for passage and supplies to Vlario. He has just arrived, with a few belongings and his family, and now seeks any job.

Equipment:

Skills:Craftsmanship, mechanical knowledge, marksmanship
Weakness: Asocial, arrogant

RP sample: Legacy of the Portal Heroes

by **WhatsamattaU** » Thu Dec 19, 2019 8:24 pm

Theyra wrote:
WhatsamattaU wrote:App:
(Image)

Name: Ahgahvay
Gender: Female
Age: Twenty-five
Appearance: (See Right)
Background: Ahgahvay is a member of one of the middle-inland tribes, from a family of beast tamers and couriers. Among the Muurian tribes it is considered a sin to harm or imprison the female courier (as the females were inferior in the arts of war and therefore not threatening) unless they are seen taking part in a battle. The couriers are religiously sworn to carry messages without altering and items without theft.
Ahgahvay, who had not conceived a child since reaching womanhood, found the culture of the Mitkirs/Vlarios very intriguing and petitioned her family to be allowed to interact and be the messenger between the peoples. While she enjoys studying and learning in the Vlario schools, her heart belongs to the jungle lands and her family.
Equipment: Backpack, Beast Saddle, Caste Clothing, Courier Beast, Flute, Knife, Saddle Bags, Sling, Spear, Waterskin.
Skills: Animal Mimicry, Beast Charming, Beast Riding, Bi-Lingual, Flute Music, Knife, Land Navigation, Singing, Sling, Spear, Wilderness Survival.
Weakness: Low Alcohol Tolerance, Average Female Non-Warrior Human Strength.

RP sample: https://forum.nationstates.net/posting.php?mode=edit&f=31&p=36494520

Keep in mind that your char has to be employed by Nicusor Mihnea, a local Vlario noble. So I am not sure how a native courier comes to be employed by a colonist.

And perhaps add a paragraph since the minimum is two.

The link you gave does not work, it just points me to a "I can not edit screen".

Right.

Gonna bail, for now. Other things to do. Good luck.

by **Theyra** » Thu Dec 19, 2019 9:52 pm

Sudbrazil wrote:Name: Artur Smid von Veurne
(Image)

Gender: Male
Age: 34
Background:
Artur Smid was born in the eastern reaches of the Empire, in the town of Veurne. Being the fourth son to a family of wealthy merchants, he was not promised the wealth nor status of his elder brothers, yet he was still gifted with a good education and a bright hope for the future. While his kin managed their father’s trading company and made frequent visits to the court, Smid was quite introverted and reserved himself to books and crafts. Eventually, he came to be well-versed in the matters of mechanics and craftsmanship, serving several members of the nobility with his intellect and hands. It wasn't particularly profitable, but it was honest work which afforded him time to work on personal projects and tinker with small devices.

At the age of 25 Smid was married into a respectable family of nobles, which elevated him from the region courts to the imperial capital. Though his fame was overshadowed by masters of their craft, Smid took this as an opportunity to learn from them further perfecting his inventions. Even if many were still too expensive to produce or simply unfeasible, they served to entertain the high society and helped him break his social isolation. Things were looking up for the young inventor, but unfortunately in his eagerness he mismanaged his finances and found himself in deep debt. As if things couldn't get worse, revolts started to explode in the empire, and the capital would soon find itself under great difficulties. As the Empire crumbled, Smid sold many of his possessions in exchange for passage and supplies to Vlario. He has just arrived, with a few belongings and his family, and now seeks any job.

Equipment:
Longsword & dagger
Wheel-lock arquebus with breech-loading device
Steel cuirass
Leather belt with coin purse, sheathes & two pouches
Snapsack with clothes, food & tinderbox
Skills:Craftsmanship, mechanical knowledge, marksmanship
Weakness: Asocial, arrogant

RP sample: [url=Legacy of the Portal Heroes]https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=462571[/url]

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