The Elder Scrolls: A Prophecy Fulfilled
OP: New Finnish Republic
CO-OPs: Ka Ek Akai and The Armed Republic of Dutch Colonies
CO-OPs: Ka Ek Akai and The Armed Republic of Dutch Colonies
When misrule takes its place at the eight corners of the world
When the Brass Tower walks and Time is reshaped
When the thrice-blessed fail and the Red Tower trembles
When the Dragonborn Ruler loses his throne, and the White Tower falls
When the Snow Tower lies sundered, kingless, bleeding
The World-Eater wakes, and the Wheel turns upon the Last Dragonborn.
-The Book of the Dragonborn
When the Brass Tower walks and Time is reshaped
When the thrice-blessed fail and the Red Tower trembles
When the Dragonborn Ruler loses his throne, and the White Tower falls
When the Snow Tower lies sundered, kingless, bleeding
The World-Eater wakes, and the Wheel turns upon the Last Dragonborn.
-The Book of the Dragonborn
In the year 201 of the Fourth Era, Tamriel would once again be on the brink of disaster with the return of the dragons in the northern province of Skyrim. It was there where the dragon known as Alduin The World Eater attempted to bring about the end of world. Alduin would have likely succeeded had it not been for The Last Dragonborn to also miraculously appear. Master of the dragon tongue, the Dragonborn was able to permanently slay the reincarnated dragons by harvesting their souls once defeated. After going through many trials and tribulations, the Dragonborn was able to defeat Alduin and save the world from certain doom.
When news of this spread to the people of Tamriel, many rejoiced in knowing that they had been saved and many people, even the Emperor of the Empire, wished to show their gratitude to this unknown hero. Unfortunately, just as mysteriously as the Dragonborn appeared they also vanished, not leaving behind a single trace to where they had gone off to. Some claimed that the Dragonborn had been mortally wounded after the fight with Alduin while others claimed that the Dragonborn had gone into hiding to avoid all the attention, both negative and positive, that would fall upon them.
So with no more Alduin to fear nor a hero to praise, life eventually returned to normal across Tamriel. For those who called the province of Skyrim their home, things going back to normal didn’t necessarily mean that things became peaceful. While the threat of their entire world being consumed was no longer an issue, people still had much to fear.
The civil war between the Empire and the Stormcloaks continued to rage on, as did the raids of the Forsworn, the robberies from the bandits, and the various activities of the struggling guilds across Skyrim. Indeed, the area could have used someone like the Dragonborn to bring about order to the chaotic land, but unfortunately they would have to do without the unknown hero’s help.
This didn’t mean that new heroes couldn’t emerge from all of this death and destruction, however. In fact, the loss of such a hero made it the perfect opportunity for new heroes and adventurers to make a name for themselves if they were willing to risk everything for it. Will you have a chance to earn all of the fame and riches that you could ever imagine?
Likely not, seeing as your hands are bound together while you and several others are escorted to the Thalmor Embassy for interrogation. For one reason or the other, or possibly no reason at all, you have garnered the wrath of the Aldmeri Dominion, and the outcome will likely not be pretty.
When news of this spread to the people of Tamriel, many rejoiced in knowing that they had been saved and many people, even the Emperor of the Empire, wished to show their gratitude to this unknown hero. Unfortunately, just as mysteriously as the Dragonborn appeared they also vanished, not leaving behind a single trace to where they had gone off to. Some claimed that the Dragonborn had been mortally wounded after the fight with Alduin while others claimed that the Dragonborn had gone into hiding to avoid all the attention, both negative and positive, that would fall upon them.
So with no more Alduin to fear nor a hero to praise, life eventually returned to normal across Tamriel. For those who called the province of Skyrim their home, things going back to normal didn’t necessarily mean that things became peaceful. While the threat of their entire world being consumed was no longer an issue, people still had much to fear.
The civil war between the Empire and the Stormcloaks continued to rage on, as did the raids of the Forsworn, the robberies from the bandits, and the various activities of the struggling guilds across Skyrim. Indeed, the area could have used someone like the Dragonborn to bring about order to the chaotic land, but unfortunately they would have to do without the unknown hero’s help.
This didn’t mean that new heroes couldn’t emerge from all of this death and destruction, however. In fact, the loss of such a hero made it the perfect opportunity for new heroes and adventurers to make a name for themselves if they were willing to risk everything for it. Will you have a chance to earn all of the fame and riches that you could ever imagine?
Likely not, seeing as your hands are bound together while you and several others are escorted to the Thalmor Embassy for interrogation. For one reason or the other, or possibly no reason at all, you have garnered the wrath of the Aldmeri Dominion, and the outcome will likely not be pretty.
Introduction
Hello, and welcome to The Elder Scrolls: A Prophecy Fulfilled! As you can guess from both the title and the exposition, this RP takes place directly after the events of the main storyline in The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. Characters will have the option of fulfilling the role of that the Dragonborn would have conventionally filled, from joining guilds to doing minor quests, as well as crafting their own stories. This can mean anything from altering the events of existing questlines to making up their original quests for themselves as well as anyone else that decides to join up with them.
To ensure that this is done in both a logical and a lore-friendly way, I have invited talents of Ik Ka Ek Akai (Also known as Kai) and The Armed Republic of Dutch Colonies(Also known as Dutchy). Together, we hope to provide something that the P2TM has been lacking: A quality Skyrim RP!
Rules
1. OP and Co-OPs words are law. We’re here to make everything works smoothly here, and any unneeded rudeness or arguing can result in you being kicked out of the RP.
2. Try o familiarize yourself with the lore to some extent before making an application, even if you think you already know. For example, if you try applying as a High Elf who’s a part of the Stormcloaks, we’re going to deny your application immediately, no matter how good everything else might be.
3. Follow all of the site’s rules, keep things PG-13 and be as kind to others as possible.
4. Follow standard RP etiquette (no godmodding, metagaming, etc.).
5. Try to keep your grammar at an acceptable level. While I’m not going to have your works be double spaced with at least five sources in MLA format, I do expect that you can write in a manner that is easy for the rest of us to understand.
6. At bare minimum a paragraph consisting of at least five sentences is required for posts. If you have to respond to someone, try and add some additional details. One-liners just look bad for both the writer and the RP as a whole.
7. Multiple characters are allowed as long as you are capable of managing the amount of interaction involved.
8. Staying active is required for anyone with characters that are currently interacting with other players’ characters. Unless it has previously noted, after 48 hours characters are free game for other players to control in order to advance the RP.
9. As stated in the FAQs, try to plan ahead for PvP fights and such in order to avoid an unending fight. It’s fine to have a fight drag out for a bit in order to make it more dramatic or whatnot, but nobody wants to read a page full of swings and misses.
10. Keep any issues you have with others private either between you and the offended party or myself and the Co-OPs.
11. Before you have any questions, first refer to the FAQs to see if it’s already been answered. If you have a question or concern that has not been answered and is deemed important, it will be placed onto the FAQs.
12. And most importantly, have fun! That’s the reason we spend hours typing away, is it not?
FAQs
Is it required that I have played Skyrim to join this RP?
Technically no, however knowing at least the basic setting of the game is pretty much essential to know what’s going on. You don’t have to know the entire Elder Scrolls lore, but it is highly recommended that you’re at least familiar with it before deciding to apply. However, I and the Co-OPs are more than willing to assist you should you have questions. Additionally, you can refer to the Useful Links section which will be located down below.
Can I be the Dragonborn?
No. As stated in the introduction, the Dragonborn has disappeared from all of Tamriel and has yet to be found. Obviously, this means that using any Shouts is not allowed and nor can one absorb the souls of slain dragons. Speaking of which…
Can we fight dragons?
Yes, dragons will be available as opponents, although only in very rare circumstances. The Dragonborn more or less wiped out majority of the reincarnated dragons. For the dragons that remained they have more or less gone into hiding, only coming out when discovered by unfortunate travellers. When an encounter between them and any player(s) occurs, expect a very long and difficult battle that will likely result in more than some singed eyebrows.
Can my character(s) have personally known the Dragonborn?
No. While it’s possible that your character(s) could have interacted with the Dragonborn in a minor way, such as seeing the Dragonborn during your previous travels. For the sake of keeping everyone on the same page, while most of the identity of the Dragonborn is mostly unknown, it should be noted that their appearance is that of the vanilla character; i.e. a blonde male Nord.
Can my character be a thief/fire mage/two handed badass?
No. To keep things balanced, your skills shall stay more or less be dependent on your chosen class. While this doesn’t mean your thief can’t handle a two handed sword or be able to cast a simple illusionary spell, your main talents would be in stealth, pickpocketing, lockpicking, etc. To put it simply, a thief could theoretically try and take down an opponent by using a greatsword, but he or she will likely end up doing more harm than good. Also note that while your character may have skills in certain areas, they won’t be a master at them from the beginning. While there’s no official leveling system in this game, I’d highly advise that you allow yourself room for both skill and character development.
Can my character be a Nightingale Harbinger Vampire Lord that killed the Emperor?
No (Although I’m obligated to Hail Sithis after that last bit), if you choose to either already be or plan on becoming associated with an organization, you will start from the bottom ranks. You may work your way up eventually to becoming a leader of these organizations should you choose (And you do a good job at writing about how you make your way up there), but this will take a considerable amount of time. For most people, staying as an average joe within these organizations might be for the best, as this allows a bit of flexibility, but that decision is up for you to make. Also, you can only be in one organization at a time to give more space to everyone.
Can my character interact with NPCs?
Yes, and it’s heavily encouraged. While it’s great to form relationships with other player-controlled characters, putting a new twist on the existing NPCs is definitely something that I encourage. Forming friendships, getting into fights, talking together over a glass of ale, or even marriage are all on the table as long as the NPCs stay at least somewhat true to their in-game personalities.
Who am I allowed to kill?
Technically any character, whether it be an NPC or player-controlled, is liable to meet an untimely demise.
In regards to the former, unless they are an actual named character you are free to murder away without needing to clear it with either myself or the Co-OPs first. An example of this would be a group of bandits who have attempted to kill your character for their goods. If you want to kill a named NPC, such as Jarl Balgruuf, you will need to clear this with one of us first. More than likely we’ll allow it as long as you’re aware of what consequences may follow. Exceptions to this rule are when NPCs are killed as part of pre-existing quests.
In regards to the latter, killing another player’s character (Or your own) is allowed as long as everyone involved agree on this prior to the event happening. In regards to PvP combat, try and have an idea of how the fight will start and finish as to avoid the dreaded endless cycle of “Ah ha! I dodged your sword and shot a fireball at your face!” followed by another “Ah ha! I dodged your fireball and shot my arrow at your knee!”.
Will there be any main plot line for everyone to follow?
Officially, no. Unofficially, yes. I know I will personally have my character being involved in what could be considered as a main quest, but it is completely optional for your characters to join. Something to also note will be that quests completed by others, depending on what occurred, will eventually be known to other characters and therefore affect the setting. For example, if one of your quests ends in the Forsworn retaking Markarth, this news will both be known to the rest of Skyrim and affect the rest of the RP.
There is, of course, one thing that cannot be done without the direct permission of either myself and/or the Co-OPs. And that is…
Can I have the Stormcloaks/Empire win the Civil War?
No. While the conflict will be a major background component to the RP, it will not be the main focus of it, nor will it likely be resolved at least in the near future. If your character wants to fight for either side this is acceptable, but any serious events such as a hold being taken over or a massive battle being fought will first need to be cleared.
Are the DLCs going to be a part of this RP?
The Dawnguard DLC can be included in your adventures, but for obvious reasons the Dragonborn DLC will not be included. And while it doesn’t have anything to do with the plot, the Hearthfire DLC features (Owning property and adopting children) are also applicable, but don’t expect to be able to afford a house right away, especially if you’re a meager adventurer.
Do I have to start as one of the original people captured by the Thalmor?
No, you no longer need to. In fact, to keep things from getting messy continuity-wise, we're going to ask that you are not a part of this original group unless you choose to be one of prisoners who chose to fled instead of joining the original party. Besides this, your character can more or less start off wherever you choose to, in whatever kind of messy predicament you can imagine.
This shall be updated to further address any relevant questions or concerns.
Useful Links
The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages
The Elder Scrolls Wiki
The Imperial Library
Name Generators
Map of Tamriel
In-game maps
Character Application
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[size=135][b](CHARACTER NAME HERE)[/b][/size][floatright][img](link to image for appearance if you got one)[/img][/floatright]
[b]Race:[/b] With the exception of Dwemer, all races of Tamriel are acceptable.
[b]Gender/Sex:[/b] *Old Man Voice* Are you a boy, or a girl?
[b]Age:[/b] Keep in mind that different races have different levels of maturity.
[b]Appearance:[/b] In case you either are unable to find an image to suit your imagination or want to add further details to your character, write this information here. Things that would be good to have would be height, physique, notable body markings such as tattoos or scars, hair color, and complexion if these things aren’t clearly distinguishable in the provided image.
[b]Organization(s) involved with:[/b] This is applicable if your character has already joined as a member of an organization such as the Thieves Guild or the Companions. If your character is not affiliated with anyone, put “None” here.
[b]Class:[/b] What is your class? Check the Elder Scrolls wiki or UESP for more info if required!
[b]Equipment:[/b] What equipment do you use? Equipment includes armor, weapons, and any other gear you might use. It should be noted that while it’s possible to obtain higher quality equipment eventually, you’ll be more or less starting with basic gear.
[b]Skills:[/b] What are you really good at?
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] What are you really bad at/What are your weaknesses?
[b]Bio:[/b] Two paragraph minimum.
[b]RP Sample:[/b] One or more. You can also write one for this RP specifically.
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(everything underneath is optional)
[b]Personality:[/b] What’re you like?
[b]Likes:[/b] What do you like?
[b]Dislikes:[/b] What don’t you like?
[b]Theme song:[/b] What music describes your character best?
[b]Voice:[/b] Feel free to put in a clip from YouTube of some dialogue.
(feel free to add something else to this list yourself!)
Example Applications
Quest Application
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[b]Name of Quest:[/b] What shall it be listed as?
[b]Quest Goal:[/b] What is the overall objective(s) of your quest? This can be updated as the quest goes along, so don’t feel like you have to spoil any surprises in the application.
[b]Quest Giver:[/b] Does someone have to give you this quest in order to begin? If not, put “None”.
[b]In-Game Example:[/b] Is this quest based off an in-game quest from Skyrim? If not, place “None” here.
[b]Quest Location:[/b] Where will this quest take place at?
[b]Length of Quest:[/b] How long will your quest take likely? Hours, Days, Weeks, etc?
[b]Size of Quest:[/b] How much of an impact will the completion of this quest be? Will it result in something major like a city coming under attack? Or is it some minor task that a villager sent you on?
[b]Party Size:[/b] Is this a task that can be done alone or will it require a group to complete? Give a rough estimate here, and know that going under or over it can affect how the events transpire as well as how the rewards are divided up.
[b]Reward(s):[/b] What reward(s) are given to those who successfully complete the task? Note that this can either be in the form of money, objects, spells, titles, or a variety of things. However, in order to have a high reward the quest itself must be a much lengthier and difficult process. In other words, clearing a nearby pasture of wolves isn’t going to result in your character receiving a full set of Daedric Armor.
