Soldiers of Fortune (OOC/FanT/Signup)

[Barragha]

May revise it to his family more reluctantly letting him go to war in that case, make him the second son so he wouldn't inherit

How many children would they have? Also if they didn't disown him, he would have to sacrifice 5 points to become a noble.

I would make the case that those who are born into noble households should be seen as noblemen regardless of whether they were disowned, or whether they are still legally able to inherit land. It’s better to make a nice, feasible story with an immersive, in-depth background and invest some starting points than to try and make your character have certain complicated benefits that will become increasingly complex to quantify.

I’m fairly certain that points will be assigned to characters as they grow throughout the story. From my standpoint, it seemed that this rp was set up to draw a world in which lone mercenaries wandered empty roads on their own, merely trying to get by, improving themselves one step at a time to improve their standpoint.

I’m not the OP, but I couldn’t recommend trying to circumvent that. It makes succes more satisfying.

[Phaenix]

How many children would they have? Also if they didn't disown him, he would have to sacrifice 5 points to become a noble.

I would make the case that those who are born into noble households should be seen as noblemen regardless of whether they were disowned, or whether they are still legally able to inherit land. It’s better to make a nice, feasible story with an immersive, in-depth background and invest some starting points than to try and make your character have certain complicated benefits that will become increasingly complex to quantify.

I’m fairly certain that points will be assigned to characters as they grow throughout the story. From my standpoint, it seemed that this rp was set up to draw a world in which lone mercenaries wandered empty roads on their own, merely trying to get by, improving themselves one step at a time to improve their standpoint.

I’m not the OP, but I couldn’t recommend trying to circumvent that. It makes succes more satisfying.

Yep, that's how this is meant to be. If you're a noble, even disowned, you do not get to assign the five extra stat points.

[Audunia]

I would make the case that those who are born into noble households should be seen as noblemen regardless of whether they were disowned, or whether they are still legally able to inherit land. It’s better to make a nice, feasible story with an immersive, in-depth background and invest some starting points than to try and make your character have certain complicated benefits that will become increasingly complex to quantify.

I’m fairly certain that points will be assigned to characters as they grow throughout the story. From my standpoint, it seemed that this rp was set up to draw a world in which lone mercenaries wandered empty roads on their own, merely trying to get by, improving themselves one step at a time to improve their standpoint.

I’m not the OP, but I couldn’t recommend trying to circumvent that. It makes succes more satisfying.

Yep, that's how this is meant to be. If you're a noble, even disowned, you do not get to assign the five extra stat points.

Do apologise for this bother, hadn't quite realised, I'll make revisions then repost it

[Phaenix]

Before we go any farther, I am writing a book called Soldiers of Fortune, and I was hoping to add your characters into it. If you don't want me to, tell me, and I will exclude your character. I will also credit you guys and give you a free copy of Soldiers of Fortune when it is done.

[Strala]

I'll try to get a post down soon. I've been uninspired for the past few days

[Zedeshia]

Before we go any farther, I am writing a book called Soldiers of Fortune, and I was hoping to add your characters into it. If you don't want me to, tell me, and I will exclude your character. I will also credit you guys and give you a free copy of Soldiers of Fortune when it is done.

My thanks for the offer, but I will have to ask you to exclude Irykan from your book. Hopefully you understand. (I wish you the best of luck with your writing!)

[Western Fardelshufflestein]

Before we go any farther, I am writing a book called Soldiers of Fortune, and I was hoping to add your characters into it. If you don't want me to, tell me, and I will exclude your character. I will also credit you guys and give you a free copy of Soldiers of Fortune when it is done.

I don't know whether to character or not to character, but that is awesome! I love books.

[Phaenix]

Before we go any farther, I am writing a book called Soldiers of Fortune, and I was hoping to add your characters into it. If you don't want me to, tell me, and I will exclude your character. I will also credit you guys and give you a free copy of Soldiers of Fortune when it is done.

My thanks for the offer, but I will have to ask you to exclude Irykan from your book. Hopefully you understand. (I wish you the best of luck with your writing!)

Thank you for letting me know, and I understand.

[Bolslania]

Before we go any farther, I am writing a book called Soldiers of Fortune, and I was hoping to add your characters into it. If you don't want me to, tell me, and I will exclude your character. I will also credit you guys and give you a free copy of Soldiers of Fortune when it is done.

Go ahead

[Barragha]

Before we go any farther, I am writing a book called Soldiers of Fortune, and I was hoping to add your characters into it. If you don't want me to, tell me, and I will exclude your character. I will also credit you guys and give you a free copy of Soldiers of Fortune when it is done.

That sounds really cool! Looking forward to any drafts you might have / copies you’ll release! (:

On another note: do you reckon our character’s paths might cross somehow? For the sake of the story, it might be entertaining to have different OCs fighting one another, or choosing to cooperate for the sake of completing their contracts. It could be pretty fun to have those interactions instead of limiting ourselves to NPC communication / combat. (Not that there’s anything wrong with NPCs)

[Phaenix]

Before we go any farther, I am writing a book called Soldiers of Fortune, and I was hoping to add your characters into it. If you don't want me to, tell me, and I will exclude your character. I will also credit you guys and give you a free copy of Soldiers of Fortune when it is done.

That sounds really cool! Looking forward to any drafts you might have / copies you’ll release! (:

On another note: do you reckon our character’s paths might cross somehow? For the sake of the story, it might be entertaining to have different OCs fighting one another, or choosing to cooperate for the sake of completing their contracts. It could be pretty fun to have those interactions instead of limiting ourselves to NPC communication / combat. (Not that there’s anything wrong with NPCs)

That could happen, yeah.

[Audunia]

Name: Kastor Aggripian
Culture: Augustan
Sex: Male
Age: 47
Bio: Kastor Aggripian started life in an unassuming family in an unassuming town, his family had been long-established millers and his mother helped around where she could, when she was not busy raising his three older brothers. It was in this pleasant area, near the borderlands, that Kastor spent his formative years, running about the fields that surrounded the family's farm and neighbouring village, or making small trips to the river to practice fishing or swimming. However, like all good things, his carefree childhood came to an end and his family began to groom him into becoming a miller, and although he found the work unfulfilling and dull, he had been raised to be an obedient son and would begrudgingly take part, though he took particular joy making bread deliveries whenever he could as an excuse to get out of the mill.

By the time Kastor had turned 20, it became clear to him that life as a miller was not for him, though he saw few other options that lay in front of him. It was at this point that war broke out with NATION, though Kastor was initially hesitant to join the fighting, though when news broke that the invaders were making their way towards his town, Kastor was recruited by the town's noble to join in its defence. As a lowly footman, Kastor was often in the thickest of the fighting, becoming an increasingly more skilled soldier as the war progressed and become adept at both sword and spear after each battle. The war itself lasted for six years and, at its conclusion, Kastor found himself at a loss for what to do next, in addition to missing an eye. Though his hometown remained, he had no intention on returning to life as a miller and instead he embraced the military lifestyle, finishing his career in the Augustan military after 10 years, after which he turned sellsword and has taken part in numerous wars in the following 15+ years. Currently, he's headed to Rykalan to join the Imperial forces against the Kingdom of Edithar, largely to already being within the area.
Appearance: The man himself
Equipment: Horse, arming sword, halberd, tough leather jerkin, looted kettle helmet, cuirrass, left pauldron and vambrace, gloves, travelling cloak, full flask, 3 days worth of food, small dagger, and a satchel.
House: N/A
Fighting: 4
Riding: 2
Endurance: 4
Archery: 2
Charisma: 3
Agility: 2
Magic: 0
Health: 20/20
Copper:50
Silver:20
Gold:
Starting Position: Rykad
Password: Phoenix

Revised app, I have the mesh of armour as I imagined that throughout his long career, Kastor would acquire bits and pieces from fallen enemies.

[Zedeshia]

I’m making a minor edit to my application, changing the location of Eapyn from Lapryrus to Edithar.

Name: Aval Irykan
Culture: Northern Steppa
Sex: Male
Age: 28
Bio:
Born in the small village of Il-Kaer on the frigid plains of the northernmost lands of the Steppa nomads, Irykan was raised in conditions that many would find to be inhospitable. But where some would fall in his place, he thrived alongside his small clan, learning from an early age how to hunt from horseback and fish from the many swift streams that flowed through his homeland. His life would soon become one of constant hardship however, as when he was 20 years old his father died mysteriously, causing him to become the main provider for his family. This was made only worse when military expeditions from the Celestial Empire began against the Steppa Hordes, which eventually resulted in the destruction of Il-Kaer and the death of Irykan's family only a few years later.

With nowhere left to turn to, and increasingly concerned with the ever-growing Rykalan and Celestial presence in his former home, Irykan traveled on horseback westward. After some time, he arrived at the port city of Eapyn in Edithar. There he would spend the next three years of his life, working as a mercenary for a local organization on some days, and diligently learning about unfamiliar lands on others. Eventually he became fluent in many different languages, and after earning what he considered to be a respectable amount of wealth, he began to travel west once again, hearing of conflict in Cynfletch where his services could be useful.

Appearance: A tall man with pale complexion, has dark brown hair and a thin beard.

Equipment: Horse, Heavy Cloak, Leather Armor, Steppa Helmet, Bow and Quiver (30 arrows), Longsword, Map, Lantern, Small Pack of Rations
Fighting: 3
Riding: 4
Endurance: 3
Archery: 3
Charisma: 2
Agility: 2
Magic: 0
Health: 20/20
Copper: 50
Silver: 20
Gold: 0
Starting Position: Tyras, a small city located in eastern Pheofhanver
Password: Phoenix

[Phaenix]

Both of the above apps are accepted!

[Gudmund]

This is a WIP until I get more info on magic and powerscaling. There doesn't seem to be any full mage apps yet, and very little info on magic beyond "The average peasant probably didn't have magical weapons lying around", which either means none or one within reason. A 2 in stats seems to equal average skill, no clue on magic. What limitations are there? What would a 4 or 5 in magic entail? Is there a set amount of spells I need to list, or is it all purpose? How common are mages?
EDIT: Stats above 5 now require 2 points to level.
EDIT2: Character revoked.

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Name: Anna Ryktör
Culture: Edithan
Sex: Female
Age: 22
Bio: During a particularly harsh Winter, Anna was sold into slavery to a passing trader, who gratuitously taught her basic arithmetic and language in order to work as their assistant. For three years Anna traveled the country with this man, receiving little reward for her services, enduring the frequent abuse as best she could. Constantly malnourished, Anna became extraordinarily feeble for a twelve-year-old. During a rather harsh beating over some shattered potions, Anna's latent magical abilities awakened during a burst of retaliatory anger. Having now inadvertently killed the trader she so despised, Anna had nowhere to go, opting to hide the body and escape with as much possible on horseback. Fleeing to Edithar, Anna encountered another mage for the first time. This man, named Josiah, would go on to invite Anna into a conclave of local mages where she'd learn the mystic arts.

All was well for some time, Anna paying off her magic lessons by working in the conclave library. Her teachers had arguable ethics, frequently experimenting on live animals and criminals in the name of magic. Unfortunately, Anna's curiosity got the better of her, borrowing some forbidden tomes when she believed herself alone. In short notice, whether it be protective spells or something else, Anna's crime was soon discovered. In short order Anna was banished from the conclave and, quite literally, kicked to the curb by her former friends. Nine years of study down the drain, she was oh so close to graduating, too. Even so, just a few copied pages of the forbidden tomes were enough to greatly bolster her skill. After a short tirade of depression and regret, Anna went on to work as a mage for hire, scrounging up whatever coin she could through mercenary work in hopes to further her magical knowledge as much as possible.

Appearance: 166cm (5"4'), 54kg (127lbs)

Equipment:

• Horse - A cheap horse with reigns and saddle.
• Mage Cloak - Obtained from the mage conclave, all black with many interior pockets and no enchantments.
• Amber Staff - A simple 147cm (4"8') tall wooden staff with amber lodged in the top, while not enchanted it can help channel Anna's spells.
• Anna's Spellbook - A cobbled together book containing a myriad of copied and custom spells too difficult to remember, notes, and various other info scribbled into it by Anna.
• Other - Quilted Jacket, Pants, boots, knife, Map, Pack of Rations, Sleeping Bag, Tent

House: N/A
Fighting: 1 (-1 S.P.)
Riding: 2
Endurance: 2
Archery: 0 (-2 S.P.)
Charisma: 2
Agility: 3 (+1 S.P.)
Magic: 6 (+7 S.P.)
Health: 20/20
Copper: 50
Silver: 20
Gold: 0
Starting Position: Edithar (Redfort)
Permission to add this character to Soldiers of Fortune, my book: Yes
Password: Phoenix

[Phaenix]

This is a WIP until I get more info on magic and powerscaling. There doesn't seem to be any full mage apps yet, and very little info on magic beyond "The average peasant probably didn't have magical weapons lying around", which either means none or one within reason. A 2 in stats seems to equal average skill, no clue on magic. What limitations are there? What would a 4 or 5 in magic entail? Is there a set amount of spells I need to list, or is it all purpose? How common are mages?

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Name: Anna Ryktör
Culture: Edithan
Sex: Female
Age: 22
Bio: During a particularly harsh Winter, Anna was sold into slavery to a passing trader, who gratuitously taught her basic arithmetic and language in order to work as their assistant. For three years Anna traveled the country with this man, receiving little reward for her services, enduring the frequent abuse as best she could. Constantly malnourished, Anna became extraordinarily feeble for someone her age. During a rather harsh beating over some shattered potions, Anna's latent magical abilities awakening during a burst of retaliatory anger. Having now inadvertently killed the trader she so despised, Anna had nowhere to go, opting to hide the body and escape with as much possible on horseback. Fleeing to Edithar, Anna encountered another mage for the first time. This man, named Josiah, would go on to invite Anna into a conclave of local mages where she'd learn the mystic arts.

All was well for some time, Anna paying off her magic lessons by working in the conclave library. Her teachers had arguable ethics, frequently experimenting on live animals and criminals in the name of magic. Unfortunately, Anna's curiosity got the better of her, borrowing some forbidden tomes when she believed herself alone. In short notice, whether it be protective spells or something else, Anna's crime was soon discovered. In short order Anna was banished from the conclave and, quite literally, kicked to the curb by her former friends. After a short tirade of depression and regret, Anna went on to work as a mage for hire, scrounging up whatever coin she can through mercenary work in hopes to further her magical knowledge as much as possible.

Appearance: 166cm (5"4'), 54kg (127lbs)

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Equipment:

• Horse - A cheap horse with reigns and saddle.
• Mage Cloak - Obtained from the mage conclave, all black with many interior pockets and no enchantments.
• Amber Staff - A simple 147cm (4"8') tall wooden staff with amber lodged in the top, while not enchanted it can help channel Anna's spells.
• Anna's Spellbook - A cobbled together book containing a myriad of copied and custom spells too difficult to remember, notes, and various other info scribbled into it by Anna.
• Other - Quilted Jacket, Pants, boots, knife, Map, Pack of Rations, Sleeping Bag, Tent

House: N/A
Fighting: 1 (-1 S.P.)
Riding: 2
Endurance: 2
Archery: 0 (-2 S.P.)
Charisma: 2
Agility: 3 (+1 S.P.)
Magic: 7 (+7 S.P.)
Health: 20/20
Copper: 50
Silver: 20
Gold: 0
Starting Position: Edithar (Redfort)
Permission to add this character to Soldiers of Fortune, my book: Yes
Password: Phoenix

Magic is incredibly powerful, as the power of the spell is dependent on the will of the caster. A higher magic stat will allow you to perform much more powerful spells, and with a seven, you could annihilate armies and level cities. You have your basic spells like fireball, healing, ward, etc. But then you have spells your character can create if you have more than five points in magic, since by then you are one of the premier mages of the realm. By the way, this app is accepted!

[Western Fardelshufflestein]

What kind of spells are possible for a 1-point mage (aka Maksym)?

[Strala]

Well damn. I guess whoever apped as the mage will probably get a lot of high paying job offers. They also probably got the noble's perk without even being an noble since most of the nobility can not afford to piss off this mage

[Strala]

Can I edit my app? If so what would happen if I got a six in riding or fighting or archery? What if I got a seven or eight in riding or fighting or archery? What would happen if I dumped all of my points into one stat?

[Gudmund]

Magic seems overpowered, how would someone with a 7 in Fighting or Archery compete? I was going for an apprentice newbie mage, but now she's capable of nuking cities.

[Strala]

Magic seems overpowered, how would someone with a 7 in Fighting or Archery compete? I was going for an apprentice newbie mage, but now she's capable of nuking cities.

Oof. I always thought of the point system as very low value. 3 or 4 meaning talented 5-7 probably something that no one should face head on. 2 being average a 1 being untalented or lacking.

[Strala]

OP can we make it that getting a higher stat in magic costs more points than other stats? I always viewed magic as this rare gift that takes decades to master completely with very few ever getting there. If you can app as a character that's already a master mage, what's the point of being a noble? Unlike fighting and archery which can't destroy entire armies and cities, magic can, and once you reach that level, you are bound to become extremely well treated. Most of the nobility can not treat you poorly in fear of having their entire family line being wiped out. Even royalty have to treat you decently or else you could destroy his or her armies and cities.

[Gudmund]

That or create a magic system limiting magic, like really long casting times for city decimating magic. What's stopping me from summoning a magic bow or creature to invalidate Fighting and Archery?

[Phaenix]

What kind of spells are possible for a 1-point mage (aka Maksym)?

Fireball, healing, ward. The basics.

[Phaenix]

Magic seems overpowered, how would someone with a 7 in Fighting or Archery compete? I was going for an apprentice newbie mage, but now she's capable of nuking cities.

It is not instant. She would know the spells, but the huge, army killing and city sinking ones would take weeks, even months to prepare, and would need to be perfect, lest they backfire on the caster.