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Uleni Athram
post Sep 25 2011, 03:02 AM
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OK, let's do this.


First off, we need to plan where are we going. Hey Jack, wanna go for another try for the Roots? This time without a crazy spy thinking he's a warrior? Or an assassin and his wife? *shrugs*

TBH, I prefer this. Second time's a charm, yes? There were so many potential in being in Morrowind and Black Marsh, and we didn't even got a chance to properly set up shop. If we choose this, we go there with the same way, boats and all. This time, however, we properly land someplace other than Seyda Neen. Perhaps Ebonheart? Either way, once we get out of the ship, we get to hear some crier about how the local lord is hiring mercenaries for an 'assault' on a nearby.....

Just pick a province before I talk your ears out tongue.gif



And since I get a feeling that "making things up as we go" would likely result in the horrid death of this RP, NPCs that has some sway in the story is very much needed. These NPCs I would list in the following list: only if we meet/heard about them in their respective province. I control these NPCs, of course.


I'm going to introduce some plot-moving NPCs with, hopefully, humanized personalities. I would update this list in a seperate thread when we progress with the plot or set foot in each respective province so you guys can get a 'feel' of each NPC's ambition and goals. First off:




CYRODIILS


Emperor Martin Septim

The illegitimate heir now turned Emperor, Martin Septim rules the Fourth Era as a broken man. He still has his wits and sanity, but in those blue eyes one could see the turmoil that plagues him. The province of the Imperial race is safe under his fair, yet firm, guidance and the Legion reinforces the peace. As the Fourth Era now dawned on Tamriel, the weakened Empire has lost its leash on each province and chaos now reigns. Mysterious artifacts also appeared in seperate locations and Martin has some strange interest in them, hiring mercenaries and sending Blades to recover each one. While the reason is unclear, some say it would be vital in restoring peace.


The Champion of Cyrodiil ( the preset character just to make it easier and not confusing )

The lone wanderer who repelled Oblivion single-handedly. His name and background is unknown, but his deeds marked him as one of the powerful Heroes who rose before him, like the Incarnate. Currently, he resides in the Royal Palace, guarding the Emperor despite his friend's wishes for him to venture out and collect the Gems.



Severus Horatius Caesus

Succeeding Adamus Philida as the overall commander of the whole Legions and a military advisor to the Emperor, Severus is regarded as a brutish man with the mind of a genius. Under his command, the borders of Cyrodiil is kept safe. While the Emperor is sending out mercenaries and adventurers to collect these hogwash 'Gems', the Primo Legatus is waiting for the opportune moment to mobilize the Legions and pacify the independent provinces with brute force. And he is running out of patience.


Councilman Noriquel

With the demeanor of a shifty rat and the personality of a zeta male of the pack, this Bosmeri is reputed as one of the greediest and disloyal in the whole of the Elder Council. Many times has the other Councilmen petitioned for Noriquel's retirement, but it has always been rebuked. Simply because Noriquel is one of the best in the games of politics. Ruthless and efficient, he could get the job done. He has many pawns under his thumb and all of them are arguably spies, too. Nothing can get in and without of the Royal Palace with Noriquel not knowing of it. Emperor Martin dislikes him and the Champion is outright suspicious of him, but they keep him simply because of his political savvyness. Lately, however, the Bosmeri councilman acts with strange eccentricity and keeps mumbling to himself during Council sessions.

A great plan is in work, he says. A great plan is in work.





Praetorian Lania Horatius Caesius

Women serving in the Legion is a strange sight. Women having the ranks even senior officers can only dream of having is viewed upon with disgust and secret awe. Lania, daughter of the Primo Legatus, is the head of the Praetorian Guard: an organization bent on defending the Royal Palace and the Emperor himself, in conjunction with the Blades. Founded by Martin to reinforce his security from assassins, the Praetorians maintains the safety with borderline-fanatiscism. And this job suits Lania well. She was not the one who seeks out battle, unlike his father, but would rather have battle seek her out. And this job, it attracts assassins like a moth to a fly. But with the erratic behavior of Councilman Noriquel and the restless demeanor of her father, the tension inside the palace is unbelievably thick. No one knows who is loyal to whom, and enemies hide in the guise of friends. It is times like these that Lania loves her job.


(When the RP starts, I would edit this post and this "Character List" would be moved up so new comers would get an idea of the RP. Hope it makes sense, which it probably wouldn't)


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jack cloudy
post Nov 5 2011, 10:42 AM
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Welp, five days have passed. (or is this the fifth day? change of month is always confusing)
Anyway, I think it is Saqin's turn now.


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post Nov 9 2011, 11:42 PM
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*Sigh* I guess its my turn tomorrow, if anyone else is there? (this is grif11 with a new account) If we've given up again, I probably wont join another roleplay. This is probably the shortest we've got, not even outside the Imperial city, for Azura's sake!
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post Nov 22 2011, 01:44 AM
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I'm guessing the roleplay is slow because of everyone catching Skyrimitis...
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post Nov 22 2011, 06:00 AM
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That and football playoffs compacted with two project deadlines last week. Fortunately, no more football and no more deadlines til next year. biggrin.gif
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post Nov 23 2011, 06:08 PM
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No skyrim for me. Anyway, it's Caboose's turn now, right?


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post Nov 23 2011, 08:01 PM
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Yeah, I'll get in contact with him, he's been away too long!
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post Nov 29 2011, 12:09 AM
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I'm back and sorry about the long hiatus (however you spell it). I'll be making my next post tommorow. I just have had too much going on and haven't gotten round to comming on the forums. Very busy. Yeah and sorry about missing my last post as well. I really felt bad about it but there was nothing I could do sad.gif .
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post Nov 30 2011, 03:16 AM
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I'm having trouble understanding were this is going so I havn't made my post yet. If someone could help me I would be greatful. I've read it again and again but I don't really understand what is happening around my character or were everyone is going. Probably though I'm just trying to read it too late at night (or morning wacko.gif ) and I'm sorry if this sounds a bit stupid to ask.
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post Nov 30 2011, 12:00 PM
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Well to put it simply. After getting our briefing from Martin and the other guy, we left the palace (picking up our gear at the entrance) and have now gone to the docks where we are supposed to board a ship headed for Mournhold.

As for anything else. Not much happened other than some arguing over whether or not Martin is a good Emperor and some slight racial conflict.


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post Nov 30 2011, 04:51 PM
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Ok thanks smile.gif . I'll get onto writing my post now.
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post Nov 30 2011, 10:08 PM
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If there are any continuity errors just tell me and I'll fix them smile.gif . I also hope its okay that I threw in a random plot device. Hopefully it will make things a bit more intresting but I don't know if that is okay with everyone.
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post Dec 3 2011, 03:38 PM
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Just in case.

AHRENIL, it's your turn. smile.gif


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post Dec 5 2011, 05:15 PM
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This roleplay needs to speed up a bit more to make it intresting. It's just the waits are far too long. I would have suggested skype for contacting people but giving out these things on the internet is always a bit shady. If anyone has any solutions that they think would work we should discuss them. Hopefully thats okay with you guys and we can get this roleplay going smile.gif .
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post Dec 9 2011, 06:31 PM
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And another long wait. If nothing's up by sunday, I think I'll post again.

As for Skype, I don't have it and even if I did have it, you bet I would completely forget about its existence. But why not use pm? I've got mine set up to send an email whenever I receive a pm.


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post Dec 10 2011, 12:18 AM
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I think the problem is that this forum is too small and fairly inactive. We need to get more people to register, specifically roleplayers.
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post Dec 11 2011, 06:09 PM
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That would be a good idea. If we get more people to register that we know are roleplayers it would speed up a lot more. I guess pm's would be okay I just hope people check their E-mail. If anyone knows anybody that we could poach from other forums to join the roleplay we could really get things going. It might also be help if we lowered the maximum post time to 2 or 3 days to make people pay more attention. That would make things more relevant.
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post Dec 12 2011, 02:31 AM
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Instead of skype/email, why not use the chorrol chat room? We used to use it for RPs from time to time back in the day. PMs are always good too, if you're planning things b/w only two characters.

Maybe once a week we could all be on, figure some stuff out, and then if anyone misses the meeting we can post a summary of the details or a transcript of the chat in the planning thread.


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post Dec 12 2011, 08:31 PM
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Is it the one below the news section? I've never been able to get on there and when I tried now, it led me to a no longer existing site. (waiting4oblivion actually)


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post Dec 18 2011, 02:12 AM
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Ive got the same problem with the chatroom.

Also, I think we should just get rid of the line. Hardly anybody is active so it shouldnt make us totally unorganised... hopefully.
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post Dec 22 2011, 01:33 AM
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Yeah chat room doesn't work for me either. I agree with Solo Rolo and that we should get rid of the line or at least until more people start posting more frequently.
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