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So, this is basically an adventuring RP based on Twokinds (Even though it’s just a little different- different world, and the races are a bit different).


(Shaded area are inhabited and therefore probably well maped. The paltue and Lita's locations are unknown but to themselves.)

Anyways, a couple things- there are four races.

Elves, a race of tall, fair-skinned peoples. When I say fairskinned, I literally mean their skin in nearly translucent (Though veins are still as visible as on a human- sort of a cloudy glass effect, or like looking into something you think is see-through, but it's actually not) and takes upon tints of natural colors, such as blue, or green, or brown- But only tints. Their hair, as well, take on strange tones, and is abnormally, well, shiny. It is usually a shade of green or blue. They have pointed ears, and are usually 5'4 to 6'5 as adults. Elven magic workers are a thing of legend- they usually simply learn their crafts so well in their longer lifetimes that it seems like magic. However, those who do work magic are supposedly 'phenomenally strong'. Their magic seems to be linked to the 'elden forests' which used to cover the planet, which have receded to a few spots in the world. An average elf lives to 130 years old.

Humans, a race of people like us, mostly with dark skin, who live on the continent. Many of their communities are focused on the religion, but it's usually only a cover up over the overall self-preservative communities. The humans are mainly dark skinned and dark haired and ranged from 4'9 to 5'11 in normal adults. (Shorter than us peoples.) They do have some magic workers, but they are usually called priests, are weak, and claim there magic is actually 'a miracle from god'. An average human lives to 70 years old.

Lutena's are a race of 'cat' people, as one would call them, though perhaps they might be described as a cat-dog hybrid. They are -very- furry, and their fur transitions with seasons. They are only a bit shorter than humans (4'6 to 5'7) and can walk on two legs nearly all the time. The have down-wards ear normally, like dogs, and a long snout like a foxes. They have fur all over, though some seems to crop up on their head more than it should on a normal animal. Their color range in a large variety of tones, from black to orange to yellow to gray, but no overly earthy tones are used. They seem fitted to large plains. They have many magic workers, but it is weak. An average Lutena lives to 55 years old, and they are quite a bit like (If not identical to) the Basitin.

Keldrich are a race of 'real cats'- they're more like cats adapted to have adaptable thumbs and the ability to stand upright than anything else. Their colors are very adapted to deep forest, mountains, cliff-sides, and river-water. Blues, greens, whites, and browns are common. When they stand upright, which they can only do for a limited amount of time, they are 4'0-4'8, though there is a large amount of variation. Some with 'lions blood' in them have been said to reach 7'0, while some with that of small cats have been heard to only be 1'6. They have a natural affinity for magic and strong magic at that. It seems to be linked to bodies of water. An average Keldrich lives to see 35 years.

Though it is not common, there are half breeds. Elves can mate with Humans, who can mate with Elves and Lutenas, and Lutena can mate with Humans and Eldrich, who can mate with Lutenas. This is, however, -very- uncommon, aside from the mating of Lutenas and humans.
Elf --- Human --- Lutena --- Keldrich

Humans are racist toward Elves, and Lutenas are racist toward Keldrich, and both of these want to put aside these differences, but cannot, due to the overwhelming pressure.

Even Lutenas and humans dislike each other, because their culture is so different. Lutenas are lawful, but tend to be unfeeling, and humans are unlawful, but there is usually an abundance of shown feeling from them.

The only races who have lived in complete peace are Keldrich and Elves, and only one place has them together- the county of Ke'nekea.

The continent these people live on is widely unexplored, and some of what has been colonized have been forgotten, and left for their own. The most widely colonized area- the humans 'holy Lands' are currently in a civil war over the two most holy spot in the religions- the olden Elvish city Ka'Leaf- the holy city- which is supposedly the city of gods, and Kertints' capital built on the ruins of what must have been a great Keldrich city.

The homeland of the Keldrich (La'nelute), in the northeast area of the country, is currently in a war against the Lutena, due to the Lutenas air of superiority to their 'unevolved' cousins- the wisest and most united people in the world. Every colony they own is still connected to the mainland, and each city is close enough to the sea so there mages have the power to communicate to the capital. The Lutena, however, see them as unlawful barbarians (Largely due to the fact the rarely use clothes, seeing no need for them, and live in a very homely and humble manners, blending in with the environment).

Lately many ruins have been uncovered in Keldrich sacred spots, such as the Island of Steppes, the island of Gods, and the Island of Ancestors, as well as in the catacombs of the capital of Kertint.

The Peaceland, the plateau area at the top of the map, is mostly a legend, a place found many years ago by an adventurer, and colonized by all races, whom actually lived in peace there. Contact was lost, and memory faded, however, in a set of wars much like the ones happening right now, but the memory still lives on in stories told to peasants- though frowned on by most authorities but those of the Keldrich.

Lita, the island in the gulf, is completly unknown to most others.

I have a map of this world. See above.

In base, the RP is about the son (or daughter) of a long line of adventurers, who only wants to find one thing- the fabled land, where all races can live in peace, But he's bad with maps, weather, sailing, caravanning... he's overall an incompetent traveler, and his family wont let him go- so, with the help of the family slave, his childhood friend, stows away on a ship, and sets of to find the place of his dreams.

I'll be playing as one of the two main characters- the adventurers son (Or daughter) and his childhood friend the slave, who should probably be of a different race than human (Preferably Keldrich). Anyone can join in if their character Bio fits in- maybe a sailors who finds out their plans and wants to help, or whatever.

Once I know who'll RP, I'll put my opening post.

Name: Terra
Race: Half Lutena, Half Human
Gender: Female
Age: 23
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 117 Lbs

Appearance: She has short, dark purple hair that frays out from behind her in two directions. Her skin is well tanned from the days she's spent outside, training. Her ears have very fine, white tufts at the ends while being slightly pointed. Her eyes look almost human except for the pupil which narrows out like a cat's. She also has small fangs, similar to a feline. Typically, she wears a tight pair of black slacks, a small, white jacket made from cotton, a yellow undershirt, a pair of gray, steel banded gloves that come up to her elbows, and a pair of plate boots, similar to what a soldier would wear. On her hips, she wears a steel tasset. covering the sides of her legs as defense.

Background: Terra was the daughter of an odd couple on the northern most point of the Highlands. Her father was a human who fell in love with a half Lutena and she acquired some of the Lutena's traits. Most of the lutena blood in her is deluded now, making her very little in Lutena, but the signs still physically show in her. She bears small fangs, cat-like eyes, and a combative temper from both sides of her family.

She had no siblings, so she was raised alone. In time, she took up the styles of hand to hand combat and swordsmanship, wishing to make a name for herself in her family. She trained till she was 17, but a violent outbreak of violence reached her home. A lynching mob had came and ransacked her home, killing off Terra's mother and father. They never learned how to fight, so they were an easy target for them... Acting foolishly out of sheer rage, she came at them, attempting to fight them off. She lost horribly and was beaten down to near death, left to die alone.

6 years later, she mastered fighting with a sword and her fighting style and has wished to battle humans who have a hatred for Lutena in order to reclaim her family's honor, so she now wanders the regions.

Alright, this looks good and I haven't had time to really post this. I have a couple of questions now. Moddex are you the hero, and if you are is Reath Teer going to play the slave?

((Arg, sorry. I really wasn't very specific about the story, was I? It seemed good at the time.
The main character is supposed to be human, and the family slave should be about the kids age, and of any other race. The story would start of in Emeria (The southern country in 'The Holy Lands'). I'm getting a map ready for the starting area.
Moddex, how is your character going to join in?))

Name: Ryusen
Race: Elf
Gender : Male
Age: unknown
Height: 6'1 (shorter)

Appearance: A fairly short elf, he possesses long, brown hair (can be changed upon request). A very typical elf, he wears light leather armor hidden under his robes, which consist of a thin shirt and pants. Most of the time, he wears no shoes.

Background: He is the son of a famous blacksmith and a well known enchantress. His father, the blacksmith, worked with him for years to develop a sword. in the end, made out of very rare materials, it was made. It was the size of an average human male, literally. It was then enhanced by his mother with the power of the gods themselves. However, due to its size and weight, he is one of the few warriors who is able to wield it correctly.

He is a very easy-going elf, almost carefree. Despite mastering the large sword, he prefers to use his fists if he can help it. Having seen enough violence in the world, he prefers not to kill if he can help it. He spends his days practicing weaponry and going over ancient elven strategy plans. Should the need arise, he is capable of planning advanced strategies with several units and platoons.

And about how he joins, I leave that part up to you. Just give me a que or something.

Unless Moddex is going to change his character to be the adventurer or slave, I'll be the slave. Assuming I get the job, should I wait to see what the hero writes to come up with a character or what?

((It's porbably okay to just post your character now. Only keep in mind you're a family slave, of a different race, probably a furry, and you're friends with the kid.
You're probably going to be young, though, about the age of the Adventurer, amybe a year or two more , who I'm probably going to play as a 14 year old or so, and the character will probably have been born into the position of family slave as family slaves are usually of a pretty straight bloodline. Family slaves work around the house, but nothing too physically exhausting until they're 12, so you're not going to be (too) buff from work unless the character has 'worked out'.
Uhm, other than that... you're free to do whatever you want.))

Name: Dan
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 200 lbs

Appearance: He is one of the larger sailors on the ship. he wears a dark brown tank-top with an arrow and a sword crosing(crossing, crocing... o well) echother. He has baggy brown pants and a normal looking sailor hat thats oddly purple-brown.

Personality: he has a short temper and is respected by everone on the ship. he has lots of friends and hardly any enemies, mostly because hes nice, but being as big as him most strangers have a hard time making enemeis with him. he protects anyone on his ship especially the capitan and the crew.

History: he grew up being a sailors son learning all a sailor needs to know. he set off on this journey after hearing his father saying before dying "I am proud of you son... i wish i did a lot of things i never will be able to do for you, you deserve a lot more then what was given. my old bones need to rest now...Now good luck to the journey ahe...a...d," Dan hasn't said a word sice then and is determend to get to the destination, and to travel on and on in life...

Well, now that the story actually sets in there, I suppose my character travels there and gets involved in the story.

Name: Shane
Race: Lutena
Age: 16
Height: 5’3”
Weight: 102 lbs
Gender: Male

Appearance: Shane is covered in dark colored fur that shifts from near black to a medium grey. He usually wears a loose, somewhat ragged robe complete with a hood. His sharp green eyes are the only thing that really stands out about his appearance other than the brand on his ankle (the Greek capital Lambda). He carries the supplies and gear for his master’s adventure most of the time.

Background: Shane was born into the slave life and was branded with the family’s symbol at age 4. Thus he began service in the family. He had various duties, but more often then not he was to be a companion to the new born child of the family. He really didn’t want to this, but orders had to be obeyed. As time passed he spent more and more time with the young master. Though he has come to view himself as a sort of older brother or protector to the master, he values loyalty first and is determined to do the best he can to help the child. So far he has performed his duties well enough to avoid being beaten too much. When the master decided to leave on this adventure, Shane followed, worried that the master could be injured.

Shane is a trustworthy slave and had the message of duty first imprinted in his mind from a young age. He is neither strong nor tough and though he has a staid disposition, he comes off as a fairly likable person. His loyalty is unquestionable, and he would willingly die or be tortured to protect his master. He has yet to call the master by name, though he does occasional offer advice.

Sorry if the entire “master” shindig is annoying. I wanted to avoid pronoun usage so you wouldn’t feel compelled to create a character with a certain gender. I also tried to tie it in with my background. If you see anything that needs work, etc. PM me and I’ll work on it.