Quest for the Sword [OOC and Discussion]

[Silent Assassin]

Quest for the Sword

In Gaia, the most famous tale is the one of the Lightsworn Sword. It it said that it lies deep within the heart of Gaia, in a temple sealed by grand mages. This sword is one of awesome power. The legend says that whosoever finds this sword and calls forth the spirits of the grand mages will be granted extraordinary abilities. Power beyond their wildest dreams! They will become something of a god!

That is the prophecy. That someday soon, the Lightsworn Sword will be found. However, two futures lie before Gaia. One where the one who finds the sword is good and pure of heart, becoming the fabled Hero of Light. He will launch Gaia into a golden age of peace and prosperity for all. He will use his new-found power to vanquish the evil ones and free Gaia from the grip of the tainted ones for 1,000 years. But should the seeker of the sword be corrupt and villainous, he shall be known as the Dreaded One, and he shall single-handedly put an end to those who fight for justice, and plunge the world into an eternal saga of darkness and misery. The world as everyone knows it? Gone. No more.

Many good men and women have been lost or have fallen on their quest to find the sword. Those who fight for justice seek it to bring an end to the age of evil, and the dark ones seek it to tighten their grip on Gaia. Which prophecy will come to pass? The golden age of the Hero of Light, or the despair and doom of the Dreaded One's reign? Gaia is at a crossroads, and it is time for its mind to be made up. One of the prophecies will come to pass. For the sake of the world, pray that the Hero of Light finds the Lightsworn Sword first.

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[Silent Assassin]

Races

Human -
Animarian -
Sage -
Dragojin - Quite rare. A creature of legend. These are dragons which are able to transform into a human. It is written that the Grand Sages blessed the dragon

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[Silent Assassin]

Classes

Those who embark on quests posses many different skills, weapons and abilities that set them apart from their peers. The amalgam of these traits are called classes, and each class is pretty unique and interesting. They vary greatly. From those who sing song that aid their allies in battle, to those who invent crazy contraptions to do their bidding, classes can get pretty gnarly when you get right down to it.

Swordmaster - Probably the simplest and most straightforward class, the Swordmaster is unrivaled when it comes to, well, swords (and other melee weapons). Usually seen wearing little to no armour, Swordmasters use their high offence and speed to open their enemies up. They're quite common, and one of the most numerous classes seen in Gaia.

Mage - Those who study ancient tomes and practice the arcane arts are Mages. These men and women have become quite common since the Age of Evil began and the quest for the Lightsworn Sword became the hot topic. They use powerful spells to strike down their foes. Most study elemental magic, but Mages have been known to study all over the arcane spectrum, from druidism to necromancy.

Genius - Smart people! Those who let advanced technology do the fighting for them. They assemble powerful, awe-inspiring weapons. They construct machines of immense power. They keep the world moving forward. They are the incarnation of innovation.

Knight - Guardians of peace who wear heavy armour and wield greatswords. They use defensive magic to bolster their physical combat capabilities. Slow, but not cumbersome. However, their powerful defensive magics make the Knight a force to be reckoned with.

Dragoon - Like a "Heavy Knight". Slow to the point of being cumbersome, but their long spears and lances can keep an enemy at a distance. They are most often mounted on horses and use their higher-standing position to bolster their offensive power. Capable of using magic which is most often defensive, like healing.

Royal - A special kind of class. They, alongside Knights, guard royalty and dignitaries using their access to the powerful celestial magic grid. This class is dripping with secrecy.

Bard - A singer, a poet. They go by many names. Whatever you call them, they use their musical talents to aid their allies.

Monster Tamer - Pretty simple. Tamers use other creatures as their weapons. Most are focused on a single type or "family" of creature, however there are a growing number who diversify their team. Tamers are rarely seen in Gaia, and when they are, they always turn out to be new to the art. It is said that the first Tamer was an adventurer who quested for the Lightsworn and was defeated in battle by one of the Dark Lords.

Trap Master - Probably the most fun class (other than Adventurer). Rather than fight directly in a 1-on-1 battle, the Trap Master lures their enemies to them whilst putting traps in their path, keeping themselves out of harm's way. Supposedly the least versatile, but the safest. Many junior adventurers start off as either Trap Masters or Swordmasters.

Sentinel - Guardians. Protectors. Peacekeepers. The Sentinels are the behind-the-scenes keepers of the order of magic. Legend has it that they're the ones who created the Lightsworn, and that they've been waiting 10,000 years for the Hero of Light to make themselves known. With their powerful End Magic, they keep magic aligned and protect those in need from the evil forces who would do the innocent harm. The Sentinels are the stuffs of legend. The kinds of heroes one can only dream about. They operate in complete and total secrecy. Few have ever seen them, and fewer will ever live to tell the tale.

Adventurer - A jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none class. They have skills from all other classes, but only particularly shine in a couple (like Swordmaster). An Adventurer is a seasoned or career quest-taker, and as such they are usually well-travelled, cultured and diplomatic. The Age of Evil has seen a decline in Adventurers as barely anyone quests for the Lightsworn Sword these days, having lost hope in the tale.

[shaneyd93]

Name: Dragovich Malknor AA= a academy PG= Post Graduation
Nickname: Drago
Gender: Male
Age at the "academy" 13
Age at graduation 17
Race: Dragojin
Abilities: human Bow Magic Daggers Lock picking trap setting and creation Dragon for claws and tail fighting style featuring Sharpened claw and a bladed tail Fire breath immunity to fire and increased durability
personality:Human: kind honest loyal and brave Dragon: Quick Tempered and Cocky.
Traits Human: dark brown hair brown eyes tanned skin tall AA: 5' 3" PG: 6' 5" Dragon: Green and Brown scaled two horns coming out from top of head red eyes sharpen claws and teeth a bladed tail covered in spikes and wings
Came to the Academy to learn to control his abilities and join the kings army family was killed by Animarians: specifically Rabbit type. the event cause slight amnesia cant remember the events surrounding parents deaths slight kleptomania

[Silent Assassin]

Name: Ollie Earbourne
Sex/Gender: Male
Species: Animarian
Class: Adventurer

Appearance: A small, rabbit-like creature with large ears and smooth white fur. He has black whiskers for . . . whisking things? Oh, and a tail. As for fashion, Ollie is often "naked", but lately has been seen wearing a red shirt with sleeves to long for his arms.

Personality: Silly (to the point of being a bit naive or absent-minded), yet determined and good. If he had an alignment, it would likely be chaotic good. He believes in doing good, first and foremost, even if the law prohibits it, which it has been known to do on occasion. The kind to give the shirt off his back if it meant making the world a better place. While reckless and careless at times, Ollie's indomitable will and optimistic outlook more than make up for his shortcomings.

Traits: Cute, agile, absent-minded, adaptive.

Backstory: Born in the Prairielands of Animaria, Ollie was orphaned at a young age. He doesn't even remember his parents. Now a young adult, he spends his days tending to his little spread in Verdugo, and working odd jobs here and there. He has always dreamed of leaving someday and going on an adventure -- the greatest of all time! Perhaps he will soon get his wish.

Extra: He can carry more supplies than others in his group thanks to a magic enchanted backpack he found last year.

[EmeraldSky]

Name: Winona Morian

Sex/Gender: Female

Species: Human

Class: Bard

Abilities: Archery (has a bow for hunting and self defense, spellsong (eg. singing magic like a song) At first, these special songs have only simple effects, but over time, they grow stronger

Personality: At first glance, Winona may seem friendly and laid back, but this hides a shrewd tactician and a quick thinker, almost like the tricksters in the stories she tells

Traits: Medium height, lithe and muscular build, brown wavy hair, green eyes. Wears a beautiful green blue and gold costume

Backstory: Born to a minstrel father and folklorist mother, singing the lore of Gaia was a natural path to Winona. She learned to play the harp at home, and learned many other instruments on her own. While at the minstrel's hall, she discovered she could sing magic like a song, and diligently honed her skill. Little does she know, that she will embark on the adventure of a lifetime, seeking the sword she has so often sang and told about....

Extra: Currently carrying Archmage's Bow, Harp of Dreams (her main), Victor's Flute (a tin whistle-like instrument) Blessed Mandolin.

[Noblejanobii]

I hate to seek like a copycat but I really want to have a bard.

Name: Sloane Theodoris

Sex/Gender: Female

Species: fairfolk

Class: Bard

Abilities: Sloane cannot speak a lie (she can, however, write one). She is graceful and swift, but not very strong otherwise. Sloane also dabbles in a little earth magic, able to bend smaller objects of nature (i.e. grass, flowers, etc.) to her will. Her main weapon and protection are her duel daggers. Sloane is ambidextrous, allowing her to use both knives equally well. She is quite skilled with them and is able to disarm a swordsman with her knives. Sloane is, however, severally weak to iron as well as somewhat weak to rowan wood, gravesoil, and salt. She can also be poisoned if Sloane consumes holy water. Sloane can also be forced into servitude by anyone who discovers her true fairfolk name.

Personality: Sloane has somewhat of a multi-personality disorder, seeming to be multiple people sharing one body. On one side, she is a sweet, caring girl who loves adventures and to laugh. She loves to write and tell stories, observing those around her just to record their tales in her storybook. However, Sloane also has somewhat of a demonic strain in her. There is little that can anger her but once those things are discovered, it isn't hard to knock her off her usually optimistic pedestal. Sloane, when angered, is a vicious person, showing little to no mercy for those who cross her. She will attack and attempt to kill whomever has insulted her as well as those who get in her way. Sloane can usually show some restraint with her anger, especially around those who know her, but if an individual presses her buttons too much she will snap. However, this rarely happens. Sloane also has somewhat of a mischievous side to her. When tempted with it, Sloane has been known to like to play tricks on others. They are usually harmless though, doing nothing beyond scaring the victim of the prank. All around Sloane is just a creative individual who seeks adventure and a good story to write about. She also enjoys singing, but prefers to do it in private, and playing the ocarina.

Traits: Sloane is a petit Caucasian female with fairly long golden brown hair. She is 5'2 (62 inches or roughly 157 centimeters) and very sensitive about being called short. She is small in general with her hands and feet being quite small. She has dark brown eyes and wears glasses that she cannot see almost at all without. On a good day she can see two inches in front of her without her glasses. Sloane also has a large scar on her right arm. It is a large discoloration on her skin, almost a brownish black in color from her shoulder to her elbow on her outer arm. There are similar discolorations on her right cheek, front of her neck, and on her left leg.

Backstory: Sloane grew up somewhat alone. Never having met her parents, Sloane was raised in an orphanage with other children until she was close to twelve. After that Sloane left and never looked back, having always hated the place. She began to travel and write stories about the places she visited, creating adventures for the characters in her stories to go on in these locations. She never stayed in one place for too long but Sloane was always very friendly with the locals and made sure to visit places she had already been to when she could. However, Sloane has a particular hate for adventurers due to a previous betrayal. Sloane had fallen for a young adventurer in town named Antonio Bontodias. He lured her under his spell of love but was only using her for the information about the many locations she had visited and the people she knew. Once he was done with her, the adventurer snapped her heart in two, causing Sloane to kill him, but not without being cut in several places with his iron knife. As a result, Sloane is somewhat colder to adventurers.

Extra: Calling Sloane short is a death sentence no matter how friendly she is towards you. Sloane's knives are custom made due to the fact that she is a fairfolk (meaning her weapons cannot be made of iron or steel). The hilts are made from cobalt. They are a darkish gray with light almost silver like lines crossing around the hilt in a wave-like format. The blades are made from a carbon copper alloy mix allowing for strength as well as various other properties such as anti-rust and durability that allow them to go long periods of time without needing to be fixed.

[Silent Assassin]

EmeraldSky, Noblejanobii (thought this forum had a mention/tagging feature), the RP is going to be Dragovich and Lapin for a while until the plot gets set up, then you guys can come in with your characters. This is a measure to ensure the story doesn't fall all over itself with too many characters right out of the gate. I'll probably PM you or something when the RP is ready for you guys. Remind me every so often if it seems like I forgot.

Also, when you have a minute, try to break your character sheets up a bit. It's a bit difficult for me to read given my disability.

[EmeraldSky]

That's okay--that will give me some time to learn the lore of this world

[Noblejanobii]

Break my character sheet up? Like space it out a bit? Can you clarify so I can better understand what you mean by that?

And yeah I'm ok with waiting. It'll be interesting to see what all goes on the roleplay prior to so that I don't look like a complete idiot when I just in.

Also this place does have a tag system, just type @ and then the username of the user you want to mention.