Simus
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It is two years after the Fifth Blight and Ferelden is in a state of rebuilding. Denerim has been repaired, the Grey Wardens have been built up again and the terrible taint the Darkspawn drag with them has begun to recede. After two years of terrible famine crops are growing again. Rivers run clear again. Banns and Arls have given up their petty feuds to help each other rebuild. Redcliff, Lotharing, Ostagar, even Highever, the sight of Arl Howe's treachery, have been rebuilt and their lands restored to their rightful owners. It is a time of renewal in Ferelden but also a time of vengeance. Vengeance against the Darkspawn that tried to destroy the world five times and against the Old Gods that lead them. Who tainted the Golden City and drove the Maker from earth and heaven. The surface has had enough and the Chantry hears its call.
An Exalted March has been called! A holy war in the Maker's name to go into the Deep Roads and destroy the Darkspawn once and for all! Our dwarven allies were critical in saving Ferelden and we will return the favor! We will give the stoutfolk their old kingdoms back and return to our Maker in one fell swoop! Onward children of the Maker! Onward to victory!
The Warden's Actions:
Rules:
An Exalted March has been called! A holy war in the Maker's name to go into the Deep Roads and destroy the Darkspawn once and for all! Our dwarven allies were critical in saving Ferelden and we will return the favor! We will give the stoutfolk their old kingdoms back and return to our Maker in one fell swoop! Onward children of the Maker! Onward to victory!
The Warden's Actions:
- The Warden was a City Elf and Circle Mage named Paul who made the ultimate sacrifice against the Archdemon to end the Blight.
- All companions joined the Warden and all survived the Blight. They've all spent the last two years pursuing their own dreams in honor of the Warden and many have returned to Ferelden to aid in the Exalted March.
- Alistair became king of Ferelden and rules jointly with Queen Anora. Arl Howe's lands, the Amarantine, have been donated to the Wardens and Vigil's Keep serves as their stronghold Soldier's Peak, maintained by the Drydan family and Denerim Headquarters, a sub level of Fort Drakon and maintained by the fort's garrison, serve as secondary bases. The Wardens have been rebuilt to a strength not seen since the Fourth Blight.
- The Urn of Sacred Ashes is currently undergoing study by a Chantry expedition led by Brother Genitivi. Due to the extraordinary importance of this artifact the Divine in Val Royaux has decreed that it remain a secret until its validity, origin and magic can be determined, as well as whether or not its ashes are self-replenishing. The Guardian Spirit who watches over the urn has been very helpful even though the Circle of Magi has not been able to determine if the spirit is or is not a demon. For now, it seems benevolent
- Denerim and all of its important landmarks have been rebuilt. The Alienage was in ruins after the Blight but many elves view that as the best thing that could have happened to it. It forced the city to see how the elves lived and as a result the Alienage has been completely rebuilt with much better conditions than before. Shianni is the new Bann of the Alienage and has turned it into Denerims's most productive and prosperous district, though racism still remains.
- The Circle of Magi was saved and thanks to the Warden's sacrifice has earned its independence. The Circle appointed the Tranquils as their new guardians and the transition from the Templars has gone smoothly and gradually over the past two years. The Templars still guard the Circle's Chantry but have been drastically reduce in force and now serve as advisers only.
- Arl Eamon stayed in Denerim in order to advise and serve the new king and queen. Bann Tegan took over Redcliff as the new Arl.
- King Harrowmont now rules Orzimmar. An initially fierce rebellion by supporters of Bhelen has now ended and the supporters have calmed down since Harrowmont took steps to open Orzimmar to the surface, thus creating the accommodations necessary for the Exalted March. Opinions among the populace are mixed but more people than not are at least willing to go along with it.
- The Dalish were granted a new homeland in the Kokari Wilds south of Ostagar. They have attracted many City Elves and have prospered though tensions with the native Chasind have risen. Lanaya, the new Keeper after Zathrian's death has managed to keep the peace but tensions remain.
Rules:
- No godding. (That means no super-duper Nirn killing powers, character ideas, abilities or anything else that ruins other people's fun. If you're not sure if your idea crosses the line, please ask.)
- No Thu'ums (I'm afraid none of us are the Dragonborn and none of us were trained by the Greybeards.)
- Master-level skills and spells are fine, but please keep rule number 1 in mind.
- Please try and keep cursing and lewd speech to a minimum in the RP itself. I don't care what you guys do in the OOC chat (this thread here).
- Make all of your posts at least a paragraph (Five sentences.) and please try to post once a week.More is better. Anyone who does not post for a month or more and has not posted a reason why will be considered inactive and have their character suffer a terrible death at the claws of a thousand dire bunnies. Sorry, I mean be parked somewhere for when and if they decide to come back.
- If you know you have an upcoming commitment, you get bored with the RP, life hijaks you or you become otherwise unable to post for an extended number of days, please let us know in the OOC chat or PM me. That way the group knows what's going on with you, we can park you somewhere until you get back, and the story can move along smoothly. More importantly, you don't get badgered about where you are and you can do whatever it is you have to do in peace.
- I will start this RP when we have 4-6 people, but it will remain open. If you're new and you wish to join, please introduce yourself and submit a character card. You must also provide a generous sample of your own roleplaying along with your character card. This can be something you've written before or something new. Whichever gives you less of a migrane. This includes everyone from the old story in the intererst of fairness. Also, please note which color you want your dialogue to be. Colors are first come first served. NPC's will be standard gray unless Sheogorath deems otherwise.
- You may have one or two characters in this RP and any NPC's you feel would add to the story. However, please take note of who is doubling up on characters before doing so yourself and be mindful of how it would affect the group. A 20 man party over 10 members is a bit unwieldy. If you need to drop a character because two is too hard to manage, that's fine. Just let us know.
- Have fun! This is the most importaint rule. If you have any questions about anything, plese speak up.
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