Offbase Free Style RP

[RyuKurai000]

Welp, Hey all! You can probably see I've not been here all too long *points at post count* But I've decided to try an RP from scratch.

As the sun sets and the moon rises, there has always been but one planet in between the two.

This is a planet called Erius.

The technology in Eruis is nearly equal to our own, resembling Earth's with more bizzare modifications (If you really need a base to draw off of, I'd suggest FF7). There is but one difference.

The Erians have more than one intellegant race running the Economy.

There are, of course, Erians, extremely simelar to humans, with only a few strands of DNA setting them appart. Erians have a bit of Psionic power, just enough to perhaps move a switch or slow down an opponent for a second. This skill can only be excercised when the user has about 2 seconds to concentrate, and excessive use with untrained Erians can cause massive migranes. They are unable to read other's minds, but can often sense when a being of massive power is approching. They live to around 70-90 years.

The Solgekens are massive Golems, their entire bodies being made of various stones. Their head is the only unreplacable part of their body, so they can regenerate easily. They are not gifted with unearthly strength, like Golems, and must sleep at mininum, 6 hours a day. They age normally, having only about a 16 year life expectancy larger than the Erians.

The Dseamons resemble a Djnni body-wise, being without legs, but the rest of their body being normal. They float above the ground, via the stragely gaseos yet solid smoke that comes from below their waist. Dseamons are capable of using majic with ease. The Erians posses only a lowered form of Psionic majic from birth. The Dseamons have become so advance in their majic that they can launch Fireballs about 3' in diameter at birth. They can also draw new majic from runes that can be bought or found (the second is most likely). Their life expectancy is the same as an Erian.

The Ryuuii are a race that was born from anchient Erians and Dragons. They have evolved so far that they went from just being half-dragons to something entirely different. They have the head of a Dragon, the wings and tail of one, but stand upright on massive two-taloned feet. They have two horns, and a normal ammount of hair in between them. Their hands are shaped like those of a human, the only differance being that they have claws at the ends of their digits. Their body structure also resembles that of a human. Their scales can come in almost any color, green being the only variety that could be considered uncommon. They can fly or glide, and can breathe a smaller version of a Dragon's Breath, coming in any variety regardless of color. A Ryuuii usually gains a new breath type every 5 years. The most powerful of any of these is an Inferno move, that is about the standard strength of a dragon's breath. Their only drawback is an unusual attraction to gold, causing them to become easily baited for traps. They also cannot wear shoes and have more limited clothing and armor choices than the other races. They live to be about 120.

The Lycantheropes were once intermingled with anchient Erians, Not regarded with fear, but with a bit more of a wide berth then even Ryuuii. They appear to be normal Erians, but they have the ability to transform into a wolf, and a hybrid between their two forms. The forms both increase their strength and speed by large ammounts, offering obvious other benefits, the claws and teeth. They can only assume these forms for about 4 hours total each day, appearing as either a wolf or human the rest of the time. they obviously cannot talk in their wolf form, and still have their normal weakness to Silver, a fairly strong hit can reverse them into their regular form. They can also live about 120 years.

The Demonics are a race once shunned by all but the Ryuuii, now just as prominent as the other races. They stand at the height of an Erian, and have redish or orange fur, and have slightly larger eyes. They have small horns protruding from the top of their heads. They also have fairly large wings, most likened to a bat's that allow them to fly like the Ryuuii, one of the major reasons they were accepted by the Ryuuii. Their eyes allow them to see easily in the dark, making them vulnerable to a bright burst of light. They live to about an Erian's maximum age.

Neo Vampires are the only form of Vampires left. A bizzare mix of primitive gene therepy and majic gifted them with the ability to tolerate sunlight, still having all of their other strengths at the cost of having to extract their Sire's more famous skills from various artifacts that they were imbued into (These skills include hypnotism, regeneration, etc.). They appear as any other Vampire would, Pale skin, with either very dark or very light hair. They have the ability to become a bat for a short period of time, and the ability to suck blood. A small ammount of blood must be sucked every day, or the Neo Vampire loses a bit of their strength and health. Neo Vampires live to be about 100.

Naga are large Reptillian creatures known for their resemblance to snakes. Their upper body is that of a human, with their lower body being a long tail of sorts. This is extremely flexible, and allows them to perform complicated tasks with it. They have scales, and their mouths are a bit wider than normal. When opened, it reveals a large pair of retractable fangs. These contain poison that can be used to either poison or incapacitate the target. Naga are unique in that they can swim at a speed the same as their speed on land. They can also borrow underground. Their hands consist of three digits, each ending in a claw. They live for about 75-90 years.

Guns exist in this world, but swords are also majorly in use. There are also schools of fighting that teach how to push one's body to the absolute limit. Archery is also in practice, although the wooden shafts have been replaced by Aluminum and the bows are often even more intricate than the guns. There are four schools of Majic, a school of healing, of using the Elements as a means of attack, a school devoted to using the spirits of one's foes to summon powerful entities, and one devoted to the subtle Majic of songs. Any race can learn majic, but some races shy away from it (usually the more combat oriented ones.)

Well, let's see what comes of this!



Edited by: [url=http://b3.ezboard.com/brpgww60462.showUserPublicProfile?gid=ryukurai000>RyuKurai000</A] at: 4/19/04 3:35 pm

[SALSAlys]

Hm. You've apparently put some thought into this, as well as the races and history and shizzle, which is good, but you haven't actually said anything about what the RP itself will be about. Where's the plot? ^_^

[RyuKurai000]

Oh, that comes later, Young 'un. :)

These races are actually all from an RPG that I make during study hall. 'Cept this version's more modern. And the "Human" Race no longer sucks.

Edited by: [url=http://b3.ezboard.com/brpgww60462.showUserPublicProfile?gid=ryukurai000>RyuKurai000</A] at: 4/11/04 9:15 pm

[RyuKurai000]

Finally came up with a plot idea!

The wind carried a bad omen. Ryu stood up and took a long look at the moon. "*sigh* It's going to be a long road ahead, I suspect." He said as he glided off of the warehouse rooftop. He was supposed to come with a few other travellers to meet a client who desired information on the Raigukai, a race that fell nearly 1500 years ago. Of all the things to be asking about Eria's past, Ryu thought this to be the most strange. Ryu yawned and stretched his arms and wings. He only knew segmented facts about the Raigukai. They had been extremely fast, and were said to have been expert Thieves and Ninjas. They had spiky green fur, and looked very odd in his opinion. He didn't know much why they dissapeared so suddenly. It was said to have happened all at once. He didn't know what "it" was, exactly, but then again, he was no history major. He leaned up against the door of the warehouse. Nothing to do but wait, I guess He thought to himself as he wrothe his tail impatiently.

This RPG will most likely have some combat, but the majority of it will be exploration. Noting but combat a good RPG does not make!

Edited by: [url=http://b3.ezboard.com/brpgww60462.showUserPublicProfile?gid=ryukurai000>RyuKurai000</A] at: 4/19/04 3:44 pm

[geoc]

Okay... Well... I'm happy to see that you put a lot of thought into the setting. So If I understand this correctly the rp starts out as a info gathering mission? Well... hmm... okkie dokkie... I guess I'll join, see how it goes. If you want any idea of what kind of rper I am, read 'Master of the Scroll [freestyle RP]' Hopefully I've gotten better since then. I think NWN helpped me to get a lot better.

Name: Jerry Aniki
Race: Erian
Physical Description:

Jerry is about 5'9'', softly tanned skin from working outside, and platinum blonde hair. His eye's tend to change color based on his mood. Most of the time they're a dark green, but when he is severly angered they switch to a pale blue. The change happens in an instant and has scarred a couple of people. His hair color and eyes are gentic traits of his family. To an average person he apears lanky and to thin, but aperances as the cliche says are deciving.

Background:

Born into slavery, Jerry spent his early years working on a farm where he devloped his tan and muscle strength. Upon his 10th birthday a paser-by noticed his speed and talent with knives. This paser-by happened to be in an underground weapon smuggling buisness. He stared at the lanky boy; who after carefull observation, obviously was not without strength, he thought to himself, "The boss been needin' a good body guard. If I can mold this kid into a decent body guard quick the boss'll finaly let me handle the eastern guy's." The passer-by's name was Gerrad, and Gerrad had no problem coming up with the money needed to purchess Jerry. Gerrad quickly put Jerry on a workout schedule that would kill a marine. Jerry became very skilled with a katana, and with cooking. A not so odd combination. Gerrad's plan's worked out just as he had hoped. Shortly he was dealing with the eastern comstomers, and Jerry became one of the many body guards. The boss (Mickey) took more to Jerry's cooking skills more than his protection skills. This was manly because Jerry couldn't look very intimidating. On Jerry's 20th birthday he stole away from the underground market and set up a restarunt with what money he had. Mickey held all his buisness dealings there as part of an agreement with Jerry. Mickey didn't try and have Jerry killed, and Jerry let him use the restaurant.

As a side note Jerry never fully relised his powers of psionics, he just asumes it to be gut reactions. His reaction times are quicker than would be expected from a wild cat.

If you want any more info please feel free to ask.

[RyuKurai000]

Nice, I like this character.

This RPG will follow the standard "you tell me what to do and I tell you how it went" battle system. Since there's a lot of exploration, you might wanna look around a lot, etc.

[Geocsuppi]

Sorry... It's me geoc. I had forgotten about my global account. <p>

Quote:

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Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.
Isaac Asimov, Salvor Hardin in "Foundation"

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</p>

[darkknight61189]

Ooo, it's geoc. I read Master of the Scroll, and I really liked it. Also, I like the plot idea behind this rp, so, I'd like to apply for a part, and i have the perfect character that woudl be interested in this kind of mission, except I haven't formally written him up.. I'll be right back with the character. <p>_____________
There are three kinds of people in this world...</p>

[RyuKurai000]

Sure! That'd be great. Just be sure they're one of the races listed above. Note: I'm a new GM, in case you couldn't tell.

[darkknight61189]

OK, my character:

Name: Zulian Cavenran
Race: Erian
Weapon of choice: Bamboo Bo Staff
Physical Description: Zulian is six foot two, weighs three hundred and fourty pounds, has long white hair with black streaks, and red eyecolor, although he's not an albino. he is a very laid back person, and is polite and nice to all that he meets, including potential enemies. he uses non-lethal fighting styles, fighting to disarm or incapacitate his enemies. He has found this to be quite a dangerous sssssort of fighting, but he can't bring himself to kill anyone.

Background: Zulian had a very normal and bland childhood. His parents were peasants, working the countryside. Although he enjoyed the farmlife, he craved for something more. He left the farm when he was eighteen to become an adventurer, thrill-seeker, and explorer. After leaving the farm, he went to live with and learn from a master adventurer, who taught him all the skills he needed;, tracking, mapping, and cooking, among other things. He has also trained his psionic powers, although all he can do is lock an opponent in an invisible box, which he has given the pet name "The Mime's Box." <p>_____________
There are three kinds of people in this world...</p>Edited by: [url=http://b3.ezboard.com/brpgww60462.showUserPublicProfile?gid=darkknight61189>darkknight61189</A]&nbsp; at: 4/23/04 1:13 am

[RyuKurai000]

This is coming together nicely.

[darkknight61189]

So, how many people are you accepting for this? <p>_____________
There are three kinds of people in this world...</p>

[RyuKurai000]

I'm going to accept up to seven people maximum, so invite your friends!

[darkknight61189]

Ok, if my counting is right, i ee that we have thre epeople in this RP so far, including the GM, correct? When is this going to start? <p>_____________
There are three kinds of people in this world...</p>

[wkz]

Name: TED'Caash De'Grath (ted.car.sh de.gar.rath) Prefered to be called "Caash" (car.sh)
Unwanted Nickname :TED-De (-bear)
Race: Demonic
<< No Weapons >>

Description: The term "Gentle Giant" fits this Demonic to a T. Slightly bigger and belonging to a race even now still shunned to some degree, Caash can be intimidating if he wants to (trained by his jobs). However, most of the time, he shuns violence to the point of almost appearing cowardly (He is NOT cowardly, just that he hates a fight unless it is absolutely necessary).

Background: Born into a city, Caash was just like another kid with wings. The usual school life occured, except there was more discrimination for someone as unique and as minority as a demonic. It was not surprising he quit school early.

He had since taken a lot of odd jobs, and although he hates it, he is in demand for jobs like Bouncer and Bodyguard. After all, having a demonic staring down at you is intimidating at best, and with training, he knows how to brawl with the best...

[The Great Nevareh]

Hello! I'm also interested in throwing my pox-infested self into the ring! This character is made on an ff7 tech-level.

Name: Caija Revjenko (Cay-yah Rev-yen-koh)
Race: Erian
Preferred Weapons: Combat Rods, medium caliber revolvers, Krav Maga, Jeet Kune Do.
Other tools of her trade: The mysterious recesses of her clothes, items that somehow come out of the mysterious recesses of her clothes, things that go "boom," things that go "bang," blunt objects.
Quirks: Denial, comedic angst, sit-com parents, wanna-be.

Description: Tall for an Erian female, Caija is well-built and lean-muscled, with very little bust. Her dark hair is kept short, and her tight features seem to imply a constant foul taste in her mouth. She tends to dress in layers with an armored bodysuit on under everything else. One of her usual outfits is made up of combat fatigues and a cap.

Caija is an ex-military type who, rather against type, grew up in a fairly harmonious, well-adjusted middle-class family. She, being a rebel, did poorly in school and never had many friends. Her parents were incredibly understanding and managed to assist her in acceptance to a university. Therefore, she joined the army to try to spite them. Unsuccessfully. So, after basic training, she tried to get a dishonorable discharge from the military and failed miserably. Instead, she got placed into elite combat training (which she enjoyed because... she's not quite sure why. She tells herself it's because she's a bloodthirsty betrayer of everything her family ever stood for, but she fears it's because it's good exercise and she likes the workout) and got astounding ratings because of her enthusiasm. She then spent four years doing nothing but perpetually training, and never seeing any real action. This was the point at which her term of service was up, and since that department was having budget cutbacks, they couldn't afford to allow people, even elite combat trainees, to sign up for another term. She then went back to live with her parents, who were proud of her, and has started working as a mercenary so she can save up enough money for her own apartment. It's kind of embarrassing when you have to have this conversation:
"Mom! I'm out of ammunition! Can you spot me some cash?"
"Sure, honey! Will this do?"
"Yeah, thanks."
"So, how's my favorite little mercenary today?"
"Well, my contracts are kind of slim, and I'm having a hard time making ends meet. Not many people want a bodyguard like me..."
"Oh, don't worry, honey! You'll always have a place with us here!"
"Uh.. thanks mom."
"Oh, by the way, I washed your fatigues! Bloodstains all gone! And your father sewed them up, good as new!"

She tends to schedule meetings out of the house, and rarely gives people a place of residence or a way to reach her. Kind of bad for your image when a guy looking for a mercenary knocks on the door of a picturesque suburban house and is answered my a smiling middle-aged woman who keeps offering cookies.

Caija tries very, very hard to be dark and mysterious, but usually you can tell that she's just trying to be cool. She was born a nice person, but wanted ever-so-much to be a bad-ass. Her combat abilities aren't in question, but she's hardly what you look for in a soldier-for-hire. Her training involves knowing how to be self-sufficient, therefore she knows how to, in theory, hunt, forage, make camp, navigate, and any number of other useful skills. Unfortunately, she has never been in a real situation where she needed to do any of these, and since she isn't tried and tested by time, chances are her "plethora" of abilities is a lot shorter than she thinks it is. <p>"There is great disorder under Heaven, and the situation is excellent."
-Mao Tse-Tung</p>Edited by: The Great Nevareh at: 5/7/04 5:24 pm

[RyuKurai000]

I likey these characters. :)

I'm going to start on Monday, and we can always add people in the middle.

[darkknight61189]

OK, one more question, what about your character? we don't know abythign about your character... <p>_____________
There are three kinds of people in this world...</p>

[RyuKurai000]

Thanks for reminding me! Replaying FF6 was swallowing my soul.

Name: Ryu Kage
Race: Ryuii
Age: 24
Weapons: Nodachi, Throwing knives

Appearance: Ryu wears a black Gi shirt, with gray jeans. His Nodachi is nestled between his wings, and the right leg of his jeans has a large array of knives on it. His scales are black, and his eyes are a pale orange.

Personality: Ryu's intellegance is above that of the average Ryuii, making his comments, which are often well thought out, worthwhile. His own personal training hads hardened him, and he tries not to show any emotion, at least not any that would make him seem weak. As battle-hardened as he is, he is not above caring for others, but good luck trying to get him to admit it.

Backround: Ryu spent about 15 years of his life in a Ryuii School of Fighting, where warriors are trained, many say, "manufactured" from a young age. Ryu was born in such a facility, and by the age of seven he was capable of killing an untrained target. By the age of twelve he could throw a knife one hundred feet and hit a human sized target. Ryu was always a fan of books, especially gory ones. He learned fighting in the school, and learned about everything outside the facility on his own time. He was released at Fifteen with enough knowledge to survive on his won, since that was the maximum ammount of time that the School was allowed to keep him. He took some of their weapons with him, and soon found another school. This one didn't have any human or other racial students in it, unlike the first one.

It also made the last one seem like a cakewalk.

The instructors were focused on making Ryuii remember their dragon heritage, and some ofthe Ryuii students were killed in the process. They had acid put on their scales, and the final test was a sword to the throat. if the sword broke, you were allowed to leave. One of the instructors, one named Masuke, was quite possibly the worst intructor there. He was so strong that he killed his own students when he tested them. after three years of training under him, Ryu knew he was ready. After the fire breathing training, and just before the test, Masuke heard one of the other instructors call him a student killer. As Ryu knelt down in front of him, Masuke paused, and said "So, you think I kill my pupils on purpose, eh? Well, lets see if you pass, wood scales." Ryu was shaken, thinking Masuke was talking to him, but Masuke turned and threw his sword at the judge's table, decapitating one of the judges. The other judges tried to kill Mosuke, but he killed them by ripping out their throats. Ryu was paralized with fear from this, and Mosuke torched the school, leaving Ryu in the flames, unable to move.

Ryu passed his final exam that day. Now, he is a mercenary, searching for Mosuke for revenge.

Edited by: [url=http://p068.ezboard.com/brpgww60462.showUserPublicProfile?gid=ryukurai000>RyuKurai000</A] at: 5/4/04 6:49 pm

[RyuKurai000]

I posted the RPG in the other RPGs section. You'll know it when you see it.

[RyuKurai000]

It'll get better soon. Trust me. I just had to set the stage a bit...

Sorry about stranding you two back there!

[RyuKurai000]

... Does anyone else have any questions? Or did I kill you via boredom? I've done that once.

[Nate the Dragon Rider]

if there is still a slot i'll join to.

name:Muerghan (mur-gon)
race: ryuuii
nickname: Stealth
weapons: long sword, and short bow
age: 20
characteristics:Muerghan is 6 feet 4 inches, has dirty blondish hair, blue eyes, and is very fit. He trains daily to maintain his strength oneday hoping to learn the ways of magic. He has been living on his own for most of his life, or really since he was a child, now since he is old enough he travels, looking for a grand adventure. He is different than most ryuuii, because he long seeks for somewhat of good training in the ways in magic, but also to become stronger in what he already knows. Ever since he found out why nobody liked him, he has gained strong self confidence, giving him a big disadvantage during battles, and "traps."

if i need to explain more i will, but i hope this will be enought to get me in. thanks!

[RyuKurai000]

Yeah, I'll insert you. I'm afriad that you'll have to either get inserted a bit later or "Dropped". Ask and you shall be told about it. It doesn't involve me getting rid of you.

It would be a good idea to list scale color too.

Also: I laugh at your timing. Read the RPG to see why.

[Nate the Dragon Rider]

i know my timing is WAY off, but i haven't been on in a few days. sorry if this causes any inconveniences. scale color is deffinantly a sapphire blue. by the way, what do you mean by dropped, just being brought in at the best time?

[The Great Nevareh]

Judging from how things are going, getting put in 50 posts from now would seem like the best time. <p>"There is great disorder under Heaven, and the situation is excellent."
-Mao Tse-Tung</p>

[RyuKurai000]

It's ok. I have two checkpoints right now. although you'll miss out on what's happening next, myah.

[RyuKurai000]

Sorry about the double post of death. I decided the dropping wasn't a good idea, considering that we now have helicopter, and would chop you to bits, if you get my drift. ;)

Edited by: [url=http://p068.ezboard.com/brpgww60462.showUserPublicProfile?gid=ryukurai000>RyuKurai000</A] at: 5/12/04 4:47 pm

[Nate the Dragon Rider]

so should i just wait for 50 posts or you to tell me when it is ok?

[The Great Nevareh]

50 posts was sarcasm on my part. It would be safe to assume he'll just clue you in.

On another note, did Fiogo burn all copies of the contracts, or just the ones he had in his hands? <p>"There is great disorder under Heaven, and the situation is excellent."
-Mao Tse-Tung</p>

[RyuKurai000]

Don't worry, I'm going to have you meet us at the dig site.

And yes, he did burn the bottoms of all the copies. Illusionists are pains like that. All my friends who play them don't announce their activities and say they did this and that. So I put them up against a legion of copying monsters that rendered themselves invulnerable to magic, so when they said "I cast Fire level 3 last turn!" I said "Yes, and it did nothing." Eventually, I had to bring in my Ryuii Ninja and save the one still standing who had two Fighter levels... Yes I am rambling. Deal.

[lipokapokapoka]

i have a question!!!!!!!
whats going on?




(yay!! my first post!!!!) <p>to defeat the owner in savage caombat, use the rear door.</p>

[Vampire Jester Jinx]

Read. Then you'll know. <p><div style="text-align:center"></div></p>

[Nate the Dragon Rider]

it works for me, just post here to let me know when. ^__^

[RyuKurai000]

I will. No worries. I also might be opening up the capacity of other people to three.

So... Is anyone going to fly the helicopter?

[wkz]

Erm... darkknight61189/Julian...

Quoting RyuKurai000:"He said, looking in the back to see six more seats besides the pilot's and co-pilot's. He sat in the Co-pilot's seat, as it was the closest."

Quoting you:""You know what," Zulian said, plopping down in the co-pilot seat, "I know a little bit about helicopters"

Guess you are sitting on a surprised and irritated ryuuii
:)

Update: I have read it about 5 times, and I still do not get the following: who's in what seat? Also: Does it matter?

Mr GM, please assign the seats in your next description post?


Edited by: [url=http://p068.ezboard.com/brpgww60462.showUserPublicProfile?gid=wkz@rpgww60462>wkz</A] at: 5/16/04 1:28 am

[RyuKurai000]

No, it doesn't matter in what seat you sit. Pilot's seat is the only important one. I had a busy weekend, sorry for not posting. You can decide the seat layout, although I think Caash sat in one of the back seats.

And the post shows that startling a Ryuii = Bad.



Edited by: [url=http://p068.ezboard.com/brpgww60462.showUserPublicProfile?gid=ryukurai000>RyuKurai000</A] at: 5/16/04 9:00 pm

[RyuKurai000]

Post people! Are you even there? I know finals are coming up, but still!

[darkknight61189]

ACK! My mistake . I was under the impression that Ryu had sat down in the pilot's seat, saying as though he was the one that was "flying" the thing... Heh... <p>_____________
There are three kinds of people in this world...</p>

[Nate the Dragon Rider]

so, i'm assuming that after the finals i will be brought in? If so, Post people Post! Sorry, i had to do that.

Edited by: Nate the Dragon Rider at: 5/19/04 10:02 am