New RPG - Ember Moon

[jessimyre]

OK so had a random idea for a new fantasy RPG... so here it is!

The setting for the start of our story is the small mountain-side village of Doorn, in the kingdom of Erindoor. All our characters have grown up together and know each other fairly well (as opposed to the usual RPG's where they all meet for the first time at the start) and are bordering on or have just entered adulthood.

There comes a messenger with a proclamation from the King. All unmarried young people from the villages far and wide are summoned to the capital city of Erin to appear before the King before the first day of summer. There is no reason for this summons however it cannot be denied. Rumour has it that there has been a prophesy and the King must choose a group of young people to go on a quest for the good of the Kingdom but nobody knows anything further than this.

As Doorn is a very outer-lying village, almost on the very border of the kingdom, by the time the message arrives the travellers must leave the very next day to get to Erin in time as it is a journey of at least a month in fine weather on foot.

The story begins as the villagers assemble in curiosity to hear the mysterious message that has arrived all the way from Erin...

(note in, our characters do NOT know this but the idea is the ailing King has no heir, so an heir must be found... the young people are summoned by the prophesy so it must describe our characters in some way so that they are chosen by the King to go on the quest. In the end, the heir turns out to be one of our characters all along some how, but haven't figured out how yet, ideas welcome).

Character profile:

Name: Raevyn, daughter of Brock-Brockson the Blacksmith
Age: 17
Appearance: Small, light stature, petite frame. Pale skin, startling big blue eyes and jet black hair that falls to just below her shoulders.
History:
Raevyn, like most of the village has never been further than the surrounding villages a few miles away in her life. She has grown up in Doorn and knows the surrounding area for a good day's walk. She has always had a safe, secure lifestyle but the thrill of adventure has always called to her. Raeyvn's favourite chore is bringing the carthorse in from his field in the evening and her favourite time of year is the Midsummer dance the village holds every year. She has led a sheltered life away from war, hunger and pain and due to her mother's skills and teachings, Raeyvn is an excellent cook and healer.

[twilightblade]

Name: Aidin
Age: 21
Appearance: Of medium height and wiry; a strength that doesn't show up in bulging muscles, but surprises one. Very tanned and a bit wind-weathered. Medium-length--about 3 or 4 inches--dark brown hair like sable, and blue-grey eyes.
History:
Aidin is the village goatherd and travels the mountain valleys and slopes in the effort to keep them all well-fed and healthy. Unlike most of the village, he ranges much farther away and knows the land around for miles in every direction. His life has been one of slow toughening and a growing knowledge of edible plants in the area. He plays the pan pipes and the flute during the Midsummer festival and over the winter when the snow is too deep even for goats. He stays in the background of most social interactions, but is cheerful and easy to talk with if someone else initiates the conversation. His chosen weapons are the sling, sling-staff, and shepherd's staff, and he has beaten off several of the big cats that roam the mountains.

[Kage Chaos]

Name: Eldon Eladrin
Age: 18

Appearance: Eldon appears almost completely average in every way. A bit on the taller side of those his age, he has deep green eyes and dark brown hair, cut short but a little messy at times. He is neither scrawny nor brawny, and his skin tone is also quite average when compared to the general populous.

History: Eldon has always had dreams of being an explorer and cartographer. Often times, at night, or earlier in the morning than his parents would wake up, he spent time exploring as far as he felt safe. Over the years, he became adept at defending himself from wildlife using his father's short sword, which was only kept in the home for self-defense reasons. His parents never learned the truth behind the times that he went out without their knowledge, and when questioned about the injuries he'd gotten from various wildlife he said he was playing with some of the other boys in the village. He also learned how to bandage himself from his mother after the few times he'd been hurt on his expeditions. He has mapped out a large amount the surrounding area on a sheet of parchment that he's never shown anyone.

[blossom]

Name: Aria
Age: 18

Appearance: Standing about 5' even, Aria has a petite but willowy frame. Her deep brown hair falls in a thick braid to her waist, framing a delicate-featured, oval face. Her eyes are light brown flecked through with gold, at a distance appearing amber in colour. She has skin the colour of heavy cream and a broad, infectious smile.

History: Aria grew up the daughter of a farmer and a seamstress. She has never been further than the neighbouring villages, much to her disappointment. She has a range of chores at home, from cleaning and cooking to helping in the fields and assisting her mother sewing. As a result she is a deft hand at anything domestic, but little knowledge of much else, though she can read and write a fair hand. Her real passion however is for music, and she has a lovely, pure singing voice.

[Kage Chaos]

I think I'm going to make a different character. Not sure yet what kind of character, but I can't seem to think of why I made Eldon in the first place. I look at his profile, and it seems fine, but I can't seem to describe anything about him. *shrug*

I'll try to post a new character profile and start posting in the story ASAP.

[Kage Chaos]

So anyone feel free to answer....

Do you think Doorn is large enough to have a jail, and if so, do you think petty thieves would be sent to the king for the 16-25 age group?

[twilightblade]

Perhaps not a jail, and if he were a wandering petty thief, he'd be on the youngish side for them to not be too harsh with him. As for not a jail, it would be possible to have a set of stocks or a post, or even an old chicken coop with a hasty temporary guard.

[jessimyre]

I don't think Doorn is big enough for a jail - in my mind it is a pretty tiny place.

I would say go with the stocks for petty thieves.

[Kage Chaos]

Hmm... stocks would work.

Basically, he'd have no reason to have heard the announcement since he was in the stocks. Also, since he's from a different, equally tiny village he wouldn't know anyone from Doorn.

Ok, I'll post a character profile either later today or tomorrow.

[twilightblade]

Tooomooorow never diiiies! lol


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