The Revival of Sutch Discussion Thread Options

[Elisabeth Hollow]

Two years ago or so, Colonel Mustard and Uleni decided to launch a major roleplay that entailed exploring the underworks of the abandoned Fort Sutch. Things happened, and the roleplay fell apart right before our characters could even get into the front door.

Uleni approached me about continuing the roleplay, and I said sure, why not? I offered to help as well, since Colonel isn't very active, so as well as playing a character, I will be co-DMing this ridiculous thing. I will be typing up a character sheet guide as well as letting Uleni decide all what he wants to be shared as far as plot goes.

Same basic concepts here, though. Don't take control of another person's character (no grabbing/killing/controlling the area unless previously agreed upon by the player(s) in question) Don't be an instigator, and for the love of Mara, remember we are trying to do something we enjoy.

If you, for any reason, need to tap out of the game, and you know it's only temporary, let Uleni or I know and we can figure something out. If it's permanent, we'll figure something out for that as well. Don't be shy, and don't be embarrassed.

This is pretty important: There is no minimum requirement of characters for each response. You don't need to write five-hundred words every time you post, as long as it's about a paragraph(three to seven sentences) I'm implementing this rule because I don't know about y'all, but my son is starting school and we are homeschooling him, he's got doc appointments, I've got books I'm writing, chores I'm doing, plus I'm looking for a job. I do not have time to sit around and write a thousand words per post.

This WILL be turn based. If you do not post twenty-four hours after the last player posts, you forfeit your turn. If you miss three turns in a row, you're out. We may send you a message first to check on you, but if you haven't logged in for a while, you will get a "sorry to see you go" message and will be out. If you'd like to return, we can discuss it. It's not guaranteed, but we can discuss it.

If you have a suggestion, absolutely come to one or both of us and we can discuss it.

You don't have to have the character you had before. If you played with us the last time it was around, you don't have to use your same character. You can make a new one. I know I am. Unfortunately, I can't use Kayla anymore without revealing some spoilers in her story, so I will be using another one.

I think that's the basics, so without further ado on my part, here's the character sheet:

Name/Alias:

Age:

Race:

Gender(if applicable):

Alignment(if you wish to tell):

Equipment and gear(clothing falls under this as well)

Back story:

[Callidus Thorn]

*Slinks back into thread*

Name: Sinyon

Age: 253

Race: Altmer

Gender: Male

Alignment:

Description: Tall, slender, and slightly pale. Gaunt, aristocratic features, icy blue eyes, and long brown hair pulled into a ponytail. Moves with the lithe grace of a hunting feline, and hides a mischievous gleam deep within his eyes, often complimenting a wry smile.

Equipment and gear: His only weapon is a Fine Madness Axe, Cutter, which carries a minor damage health enchantment. When in towns and cities, he wears expensive clothing(Black and Burgundy outfit, Green Brocade Doublet with green silk trousers, or his red silk robes). Beyond that he wears the Spellturn Cloak and Bladeturn Hood, the spoils of adventure. Carries a small pack, large enough only for his changes of clothes, pestle and mortar and alchemical components, and some basic travel supplies. Has various poison and potions stuffed into his pockets, and a few soul gems to keep his axe charged.

Skills: Sneak, Alchemy, Alteration, Conjuration, Destruction, Illusion, Mysticism. Solanis' combat style relies on chaos and confusion, summoning a dremora or atronach ally as a distraction, flickering in and out of visibility to reposition and attack, either with his axe, often poisoned for his first strike, or a Destruction spell. Alteration, Mysticism, and a little Illusion leaves him well covered in terms of utility.

Spell List:
Alteration: Water Breathing, Water Walking, Lighten Load, Open Average Lock.
Conjuration: Summon Dremora
Destruction: Wizard's Fury, level 15 version(His only ranged destruction spell), Kindling Touch and Electrifying Touch (spells from the Spell Tomes dlc)
Illusion: Blink(Spell Tomes again), Command Creature and Command Humanoid, Eye of Midnight.
Mysticism: Greater Life Detection, Soul Trap, Psychic Motion.
Custom: Surprise! 1 Second Light for 60ft, 10 seconds Invisibility, Summon Dremora(as spell)

Backstory: Born in the Imperial City, Sinyon's parents, both powerful Altmer mages, began training him in magic from a young age. Joining the Mages Guild was a natural progression from there, since Sinyon's parents were both members. Because of Sinyon's natural speed and agility, he was deemed a perfect candidate for training as a Nightblade. With his early training and Altmer heritage, Sinyon was taught to draw from more schools of magic than was typical for a Nightblade. As he surpassed other students in magic, and matched his fellow Nightblades for stealth, he became somewhat arrogant, a trait deemed inevitable by the other students, since he was an Altmer who have a tendency towards it. Between that and his reputation for being lucky, his fighting style became more reckless, but since he kept that reckless streak contained to combat, his instructors let it slide.

For more than two centuries he worked with the Guild, serving as only a Nightblade can. He led teams of Battlemages to wipe out vampire nests or troll dens, assassinated rogue mages seeking to become Liches, or spying on guild-members who played fast and loose with the rules. Sometimes he would be seconded to other organisations; assisting the Fighters guild in dispatching mystical creatures, infiltrating gangs for the Legion or city guards, and on occasion even the Blades made use of his services, most particularly during the Oblivion Crisis.

During Traven's reign as Arch-Mage Sinyon distanced himself from the Guild. He disagreed with Traven's belief that necromancy was evil, being a firm believer that magic was a tool and a weapon, and that the mind that directs it is what matters. It was only after the destruction of the Bruma guildhall that he began working against necromancers, though he did so without rejoining the Guild. After Traven's demise he wandered Cyrodiil, searching for any sign that Mannimarco was not dead, and any that had rallied to his call and remained in Cyrodiil.

Instead he found a party of rogue mages, formerly of House Telvanni, searching for an artifact of power. Working with a Morag Tong assassin, sent to eliminate the Commander of their force, Sinyon slew their leaders and scattered their band. He took the artifact to the Arcane University, to be secured in one of their vaults, and kept the robes of the Telvanni Arch-Mage for himself.

But his wanderlust did not end there, and he found himself drawn to a small island near Bravil, and the strange portal atop it. He remembers little of what occurred after that, mostly vague images and feelings, his only true memory being that he did not journey there alone, though his companion did not leave with him. He knows that he is not quite the same person that he was before he entered the portal, though whether he gained something or left part of himself behind he cannot say. The only solid legacy he has of that trip is his axe. He's not sure how he got it, remembering only a beautiful Bosmer woman and blood, but he feels some great draw to the weapon, that he has named Cutter, which replaced the shortsword he had been trained to use.

This post has been edited by Callidus Thorn: Sep 5 2015, 09:58 AM