A Land in Chaos (OOC)

[Jasmine_Eclipse]

I'm gonna try and write up a post sometime soon... Just right now my computer is fried, I think it has that nasty worm that is going around so I'm computerless and can only check whats going on at Vaalic's house They are looking good though

And congrats B on winning the contest Actually using your school work for something useful eh?

[SomberOne]

Congrats B.. Thats Awesome... Told you they were good

[DemaM]

Hey ho!

Just checking back in... I see you guys are still going. I am impressed.

As a couple of you might remember, I tried to join this RP as Featheren Eaglethorpe. A little elfish type person with feathers. Well, he's character has been growning in my head, and I'm actually in the process of writing a book.

Good luck to ya guys.

[SomberOne]

Sorry this took me so long, I couldn't get it the way I wanted. This will have to do..lol.. I was ticked when I wrote it over last night and lost it when the boards went down, but I like this version better.. still not exactly how I wanted but.. o well.

B I got it send the file... see you tonight? right?


Edit : Jake, Kit, you guys really hit home for me with that post... Somber hasn't gotten laid in years (HAHAHAHAHAHA)... nor with either or my characters had I been able to rp such love or emotion.. its nice.. good job.

PS wouldn't it be funny if it were my house. jk

[Jasmine_Eclipse]

For the post I made it open if Vaalic and Naunni wants to return in the tent again, or not in case Vaalic wanted to go after Somber *shrugs*

[SomberOne]

Jasmine is everything alright you don't seem yourself here. Between the shrugs and your post (which I don't think follows your writing style) you don't seem yourself. I'm sorry if I'm out of line just concerned... talk to you soon.

[Jasmine_Eclipse]

Its alright, I even noticed at the beginning at when I was writing the post that it didn't seem right.. Its just beacuse I didn't post for quite a while, I just forgot how it went since it was kinda rocky at the beginning but I think it picked up at the end when I started getting used to it.. Plus I didn't really have a whole lot of time to write up the post and go through it completely because one of my friends was coming to pick me up to go out so I just wrote one up quickly..

Plus that I had to reinstall Windows a little while ago after a nice little nasty virus we don't have Word at the moment so I think theres probably a lot of grammar and spelling errors that Notepad just won't catch

Oh and the shrugs was just that, I didn't know what was gonna happen next so I was unsure in that situation so I left it open..

[SomberOne]

glad to hear it..


was going to post myself tonight, but have run out of time.. will tomorrow...before I do...im going to tell you my plan, any disagreements please post them. I will wait a bit before I post..

My plan is simple... KICK ASS.... lol ...I think we could use Nuanni as a distraction, since she is eager to get in, I think in her dragon form would distract most attention. Otherwise we could use Jake as a distraction his release of power could definately bring around some attention. Either way after we distract them...Jasmine Vaalic and Somber.. will rush the jail... swords drawn.. taking out whatever guards they can... Kitiara... you can use your invisibility to sneak past them all to gather the keys and start releasing whatever prisoners you can. Aramis will be going after Rhuaka at this time so he will not be a problem. Angel will be in the cells already at Rhuaka's request betraying once again her allies for safety, she will be identifing traders. I do not know what Shadow will be doing, but after Jasmine Vaalic and Somber get into the cell block, there will be an obvious confrontation between Vaalic and Angel and reuniting between Khell and Jasmine, and Vindao and Nuanni. It will be then we try to escape... Different things can happen hear.. we will have two weakened members of our party.. Nuanni will protect Vindao and Jasmine I assume will guide Khell out of the cell block and to safety, which will leave somber and Vaalic to get them out.. Vaalic will be distracted by Angel rendering him nearly useless.. so basically we will have a problem...by now someone would have warned someone that there is a jail break, so we could be dealing with more guards than expected... Kitiara will be able to release other prisoners... but it will all be dependant on how we rp this.... That is my idea...Go in swords blazing and hope for the best.. not the best idea... I admit but funner than all this drama going on.. well let me know.


shadow you still around? email me please.. need to talk about angel.

[Kitiara Mistletoe]

hey

sorry ive been gone so long, i will try to catch up on the story line tonight if time allows and work on a post soon,

Jake thanks for keeping me going, skimmed over the first post a little just now but have to get ready for work, looks great.

[Vaalic]

Hey Jasmine, just wondering: Did you want to post again before we meet up to leave? Vaalic and Somber still need to find you and Nuanni, then tell Christopher our plans. If you didn't want to post us meeting up and leaving let me know and I'll get on it... Get things moving again, and meet back up with Jake and Kit.

If we're gonna go for the all out attack idea, I think it would be best to get some of the Faith Soldiers in on the attack. Maybe send one band of five or six with us (so we're not outmateched too badly) and once we meet up with Kit and Jake we could set up three diversions...

Send Nuanni out to wreak a little havoc and draw Lenox out and away from the prison. He would keep her occupied, but at least we won't have to worry about him torching us... A good many people (guards included) could stop to watch the dragon battle above the city, which could neutraliaze a few more enemies. (they may even try shooting arrows up at her... trying to help their dragon however they could...)

Vaalic, Somber and Jasmine (along with a few Faith Swordsmen) would rush the prison, and with Jasmine's keys we could free Vindao and Khell and at the same time free the rest of the prisoners, wich would give the Flurin a lot on their hands. This would give us a great opportunity for reunions and confrontations... And plenty of Flurin, since a jail break would probably be a priorirty... Its up to you Shadow where you think Ruakha should send you... Probably to where you could do the most damage eh,

Kit, just curious, what weapons did you use? I forgot, sorry :)
But if both Jake and Kit starting making a large amount of trouble across town it would split the Flurin force in half, as some try to stop you guys and the rest come for us.

Then if we get eight Faith soldiers or so, to sneak in to the Flurin supply lines, they could raid it and burn it to the ground, destroying a great deal of the Flurin's army materials (such as spears, arrows, all that kinda stuff) as long as we don't destroy their food or anything (they'd just take it from the people and still be fine....)

This could work as long as we don't get too greedy with the Faith Soldiers... We've gotta sneak each one of us in, so the more we take the better chance someone will find out... Just a thought.

That would have the whole Flurin force divided between
1) defending the prison, which will continuously have a number of anti-Flurin prisoners released on them, (some could take the fallen Flurin weapons to use if they know how)

2) Fighting off Jake and Kit, who would give them all a run for their money, Could be some good action and teamwork there...

3) Trying to put out the fires on their supply lines,

4) The dragon battle that could very well turn the tide of Flurin power (should Lenox fall)

Even with our weaker numbers it could be done, and it won't be suicide! Which I'm always up for...

Anyway, Just a few more ideas on what we already had floating around. Everyone, let me know what you think, or if there's any other ideas.

[Jasmine_Eclipse]

Go ahead and post Vaalic, if you have time to do it.. I'm gonna be at work all day today until 5 so you can do the meeting with everyone and with Christopher and see where you wanna take it from there Besides you have all these good ideas anyways

[Killean]

Hey everyone. Still around, just busy as hell.

The multi-area attack is a good plan though Im not sure where Shadow would be dispatched in that situation.

Though let me think this through. First off I'm guessing the Nuanii is goin against Lenox as a form of distraction. The main group is going to free prisoners (with the off chance that Vaalic might confront Angel). Lastly a few of the Faith swordsmen are gunna attack the trade routes of the Flurin.

Now the only place I can see Shadow heading for would be the prisons. However, two factors could change this. First off being if Shadow hears or sees anyone from the main group that he knows. This will keep him in the prison area. If Ruakha remembers one of the first things that Shadow had said to him, "VAALIC", then he can use that to send him to the trade lines.

Though if you think about it, an attack on the trade lines might go perfectly unoticed for some time. That is unless ye mean attacks that happen within the city, since I assume the Flurin are first taking materials from the merchants at Freeport.

As for our little section between Angel and Shadow, I had a post made though I was a little reluctant to email it to ye. One day it seemed perfect, the next day it seemed like I was goin back to my old self just in the new format.

Like I said, I have a post written out of Shadow confronting Angel as in our discussions, though I wanted to wait till I completed the next step of Jurrens post. However since everyone might be preped to start this attack plan, I shall wait for Jurren and post Shadows ASAP. Though I must admit, Shadow being seen with Angel as Vaalic comes in would be quite amusing. But for our plan to work Somber, it might not be best to have the two confront each other just as the two meet.

[SomberOne]

any confrontation that takes place will first be between Angel and Vaalic, then concurrently between Shadow and Vaalic, should Shadow be within the vacinity. I hope this clears it up.

[Vaalic]

I've got something to mention.

Vaalic and Somber are planning to meet with Irish at the old Thieves Den Pub, but what would happen in all of this after the attack? The Flurin would be out trying to find the people responsible for torching their buildings and cleaning out their jail. The city wouldn't be a safe place for any of this to happen...

The question I'm asking is this:
Should we have the meeting between Irish, Somber and Vaalic before, or after the attack on the city?

If we have it before, we could talk in peace and there would be little urgency. We would plan the attack to start shortly after.

If we have it after, the city would be in chaos, as if we kicked the hornet's nest... Wouldn't make for a good chance for a meeting. Not to mention we're on opposing sides. We would probably want to be away from the city at least long enough to let things cool down... but we don't want to miss the meeting either.

Vaalic would go for either, though he'd probably prefer the before hand meeting. I'll leave this one up to Somber and Irish. We can meet however you guys want it to go down.

Just thought it was worth mentioning, since it would definatly have an impact on how the meeting would go.

Let me know what you think.

Somber, I'll send over the post we've been working on... Give you a chance to read it over, I've done a bit to it, but it should be good I think.

[SomberOne]

I think if Irish is available for posting that we can do it before, otherwise i don't see us having a choice.

[Jasmine_Eclipse]

I completely agree that the meeting should be before, there would be really no reason I would see to wait until after because things will be hostile and a huge mess.. I doubt Irish would have any time to meet after the attack anyways since he would be busy trying to find out who did it and meeting with the general and stuff like that.. But if you do before, its a more relaxed meeting and he doesn't suspect a thing Just my opinion..

[Jake]

I would just like to point out that Jake and Kitiara are still in wait of the groups return hoping to catch sight of them from the tall building they are in.

So I think, with all Jake's abilities on hand. He could be of great use in this attack on the prison or in the destraction of the troops. You could have him help out once you make contact with him and Kitiara. Thus giving them the chance to re-enter the group before the big meeting which leads to Somber and Jake leaving on their quest and Vaalic and Christopher to lead their newly form armies into Freeport and liberate it. It all sounds so historical....

for example:

Send Jake off to help the six who were sent to destroy the weapons keep. Jake is kind of good if leveling stuff.

Or

Since it sound like Nuanni is in for the fight of her life Jake and Kitiara can be sent off to help her out if needs be, or try to help but fail and Nuanni winning anyway. which ever. There are lots of way to play that one.

Or

You could just tell them of your plans and ask them to stay put or find the camp site and Christopher.

It is just that I am ready to play on but cant do so until being meet back in the city and given an order as to the next step to take.

[Vaalic]

You're right, we definatly should meet up. We didn't forget about either Jake or Kit. The only reason we didn't incorporate them into the original plan was b/c nobody knew for certain if we would meet back up in time. I think Jake leveling the weapons keep is the best idea. It'll give you an opportunity to do some battle. Just as long as you don't get in over your head.

Kit, what do you think about helping us with the prison? With your invisiblity you would be a huge help, especially if we need to make it to the bell before the Flurin. (Which I think we should fail in)
We have to remember too, Angel will be there, and with Shadow's help she'll now have an extra three guards we weren't expecting to see. Of course, we can't know everything.

Let me know if that'll work for everyone, and we can get the next post underway and find each other.

[Kitiara Mistletoe]

Kit could help with the prison brake, the invisibility can cover who ever shes in contact with, as long as she doesnt loose focus

and as for her weapons, shes an expert with a bow, and handy with the two daggers she has in her boots, has some experience with sword but only what Jakes taught her in the last saga

i WILL be catching up and posting SOON, lol, sorry been gone so long, just had some things come up

[Jake]

This is the vampire rules and back ground I have been working on. Please reply me as to what you think. And weather you agree or want changes made. I look forward to your views. Vampires can be such interesting characters with the right rules so as to stop them from being gods. They are a scary let sad creature with much depth. Such a depth I belive that it would not be right not to have at least one roaming through the threads of Faith Hills.


Faith Hills: Vampire Methology.

To hear the word Vampire is a rare thing these days. But even after 1800 years their stories live on. The Vampire race can be traced back long ago before pre-history in Faith. It is said that in those times, the Vampire ruled over the day dwellers from all races. No one could stand equel with the Lords and Masters that governed and controlled the different towns and villages. The races were divided with no defence agents the their power. And apart from the war bands of the Ork the Vampire realm remained unchallenged for many hundreds of years.

The first year of recorded history was marked with the first Vampire war. The war had started with rival Vampire Lords competed for lands and law. Small fights between gangs and land rights arguments slowly turned in to civil war. The old tribes were vanquished top form new and unstable alliences. The war raged on for many years. The blood letting left the Vampire race split. Many of the old one were killed off. Many half breeds and cursed beings were formed to re-inforce their armies. The farmers and workers spread their plan of attacj through merchants. The word spread to the other races. The Elven people were the first stand along side man. Then soon other races joined in the secret plot to over through the Vampire lords.

In the year 0067 The people of man formed a vast army with the Elvish. The attack was swift and deadly. castles layed waste and the lands destroyed. The effect of this coused the short periods of peace between the rival Vampire clans to help fight back the rebellion. Soon other races joined. The Halflings races and Dragon Riders known as the Flurin. Ork war bands joined the fight choising to support Man and Flurin in more northern areas of Faith. By 0075 almost every race known were adding to the war effort agents the Vampire Lords. Then at the dawn of what would be the final battle of this eight year long war. Three anicent races appeared before the gathered armies of Faith. The Cogan, The Shenlong and Tempestus. These three races were said to be from old times before even the Vampire. Here on the eve of battle it is said that the anicents gave the races magik and spells, armor and sword. The Cogan an Shenlong were destroyed in the following battle. The Tempestus survived yet were never mentioned again in the recorded texts. The races of Man and Elven conquored. The Ork were scattered and many of the Halfling races were wiped out. It is said that many more races attended this battle but were all wiped out in the final hours by a strange magik attack used y the Vampires. The Flurin people returned to their home world with victory, but were not granted land rights in Faith under an agreement with the Elven. Most records to detail the following events after the war were lost long ago. It is is known that the Vampire's attempted to re-gain power many times over the next three hundred years and at times held power. But by 0586 it was declaired that the Vampire were nothing more then a pest and ever since has been hunted down for mass rewards. Thus leading to the Demon Hunter Council in the early 600's. As to why the races became divided over the years is still a mystery. The small wars through out the ages limited the record of events in the realm of man. The Elven record is said to be intacted in the grand hall of time, hidden away from all to see.

Vampire Blood lines:
The blood line of a vampire determins their abilites and limitations. Here is a list of the last blood lines known in the current age.

Vixin

Kullius

Ta-urk

Painleaf

Bloodleaf

To be from one of these blood lines is to come from the origal Vampire that carried these names.

Vixin: The Vixin blood line is carried on with the passing to women. The other blood lines can not form a vampire out of a women's blood. Why this is remains unknown. The Vixin Vampire can not live in the day light or survive fire and dismemberment. But the Vixin can give off a mentle scent that makes them almost unresistable to male and feman races. The give them dellusion of lust, making their victoms do their every command. Having this ability means the Vixin needs not the brute strength of the other blood lines but do not be fooled. A Vampire even a weak Vampire can be as strong a large man.

Kullius: The Kullius blood line is one of the oldest known. It is said that the line is even connected with the early masters before the first war. It is this old blood that gives them vast strength. A Kullius Vampire was recorded after several witnesses watched a new born kill a large ork with his own tomb stone. Older Vampire of the Kullius can contain such strength that it is even deemed "un-natural" by other Vampire. Their only weakness is Day light and Crystal weapons. Thankfully Kullius Vampire are extreamly rare and are often hunted down right away by the demon hunters.

Ta-urk: The Ta-urk Blood line has strange variations. Depending on what race the blood is passedon too, the end result will be different. If a man is passed the blood of Ta-urk they become extreamly frail in appearence while being as strong as a Vixin. But to make up for this they become powerful mages hat can cast incredibly hard spells with ease and do not become drained using magic but can become tired quickly in a physical fight. If a elven is passed the blood they become shape shifters, and came hide them selves as any one of thing close to their physical size for a short period of time. Other powers can include confusion abilities. Ork and Demons can also be turned into vampires with Ta-urk blood passing, none of the other bloodlines can achive this. If a demon or ork is passed the blood they will become Human and then with another passing they will become human vampire as mentioned before hand. But all Ta-urk blood line vampires have a common weakness. Water and Ice will burn their flesh and melt their bones.

Painleaf: The Painleaf Blood line come from great Vampire leader known only as Painleaf who fought in the early years of the first war. The Painleaf Vampire is granted some very speical abilites. They can summon up dead vampires from the earth if their bones remain intacted. They can also control plants and trees with in a local area of them selves. They are very robust and flexable creatures. Often creating vast strength in their speed. They are also quite vain and overconfident. Their weakness are day light, dismemberment and fire.

Bloodleaf: The bloodleaf blood line origins are unkown to the outside world. Only vampires know of thses truths. Vampires have been tourtured to death with no answers to the beginnings of the Bloodleaf. This closely gaurded secret seems to be known to all Vampire the moment that are made. What is known, is that the Bloodleaf name can be connected with a creature said to be in Vampire culture, the root of all evil. A Blood leaf Vampire can invoke a state of mind so destructive it can only be compared to a while beast. Called the berserk ability. This blood hungy and overly lustful Vampire is often in small packs. Only the most fearless of warrior battle in hand to hand combat with a bloodleaf. Their weakness is day light and decapitation only.

Vampire Rules:

1. There is no half breeding in the above bloodlines.
2. Vampire can not give birth to children.
3. Vampires are born through the "Passing" of blood. The process is that a Vampire with drain it's victums blood to the point of death. Then the Vampire will let the victum drink blood from them and within a day or so they will be turned completely. The age of the vampire will determin the strength of the new born. A new born is still nothing compared to it's creator. The older the more powerful.
4. Vampire can only creat only one or two vampire with their blood.
5. Vampire's can not be sensed by most living things since Vampires as undead.
6. Cut off limps can not grow back naturally.
7. The older a Vampire the more pale they become. Their texture of skin in the end will disapear only time.
8. Fangs do not grow. But are infact slightly longer kay-nine teeth that are hard to pick unless exposed.
9. Other then that abilities listed above there is nothing else they can do unless usuing some kind of magic.
10. Are not visable in mirrors.
11. A Vampire can not enter the home unless invited.

[Jake]

sorry about the double post.

[Killean]

:O

Wonderful job dude!

I had placed the FH history manual on the to do pile.
*looks at the towering skyscraper of notes on desk*
But after seeing the incredible work you have done thus far, Im gunna start working on it again. Starting with the history of the elves.

Now comes the time Im sure ye might have guessed. I gots a couple suggestions.

I'll start off with the Rules of the Vampire race. First being rule 3. Even though it is a good way of explaining how vampires are created, it seems to me as being a tad overused these days. This doesn't mean that this oldie should not be used. Perhaps certain clans of Vampires create themselves in the blood letting fasion. Others can say, use a form of ritual.
Eg:
An alter surrounded by fresh blood. Individual placed on the alter and killed by a ritual dagger. Chanting or magic places demons or evil powers within the dead body, which in turn gives birth to a new vampire.
Or perhaps some form of virus, creature, bug etc... that transfers the vampiric style onto another. Something to debate over.

Which reminds me, I knew a while ago we used ta chat over ICQ, though when my comp crashed I lost it. Could I perhaps get it again? Might make it easier to compile ideas for the manual.

Next rule I thought heavily about is 11. There should be nothing realy stopping a vampire from entering into a building or home of another. That is unless the family or building has some form of a religeous icon within. And since in these days of major troubles, people will be looking for hope and will turn towards gods for just that.

Other than those two points, I have an idea to add into the history of the Vampire. It ties in closely to the Dark Elves.

Back in the old days, when the vampires ruled, the elven race was just one race. A minor portion of the elves wished to remain on the vampires side. During the war these elves faught for the vampires, but after dissention came to the vampire ranks these elves gave up. Displeased, the majority of elves banished these elves to the Mountain of Chaos, in which they began to build their subterrainian homeland. When time came to the point that very few clans were left, and they were now being hunted, a couple of the remaining clans fled to the mountains. Here they met up with their "faithfull" followers and tried to assert themselves. However, the dark elves were well rooted in their ways and in turn banished the vampires to even lower depths of the mountains. Here they have twisted into monstrocitys of nature, which to this day are now hunted by the dark elves as purely game. Despite this fact, the vampires are well held up in their subterainian hell that the dark elves dread the thought of a frontal assault on them.

Now this story line here can follow closely along with two of the clans mentioned. Namely the Ta-Urk and the Bloodleaf. Though I'm sure different broods can be thought of for this situation.

Which brings me to a quaint idea that just popped into my brain. In the story that I'm writeing for Jurret, their party is going to be faced with an army of hobgoblins. This army is currently held up in the ruins of Kazoars castle. At first I was planning on going with the plot that this army was going to attack a kingdom south of the chaos mountains. Yet somehow this story seemed a little weak until now. What if their motivation to hit that kingdom, was due to the workings of a very manipulative vampire. One that is part of the, oh lets say, the Vixin clan. Her reasons could be a personal vendetta against those that hunted her. And a way for the party to scout out this info, get captured and get out alive will be thanks to Jurret. Because he is a dark elf, and the dark elves were semi helpful to the vampires in the past.

That is if the above story goes over well with everyone else. And I believe thats it.

On an off topic here, busy busy busy, so it might take a day or two to get a reply from Shadow to anything you all do. I'd like to try and keep in touch with what is posted but things get all hectic blah blah blah. I know everyone practicly has the same problems so this should not be surprising, nor harshly thought against. I shall do my best however.

On another off topic, I am still working on my personal website. Which some might know will include all of the Faith Hills threads (- Were Island... Sorry to sound pesimistic but I doubt they can be recovered), and the site will also host the Faith Hills Manual. Plus other pieces ranging from music, literature and computer programming. Im even reserving space for you Jake, for your artwork. Though it seems that ye may get more attention if ye placed them on Sombers beautfuly made domain, rather then a http://www.com/somethingORother site. Be that as it may, their is always room for anything anyone wants on the site and I shall now wander off aimlessly rambling to myself.

Ta ta for now.

[Jake]

I like the idea of tieing the Dark Elves into the Vampire history. But then again the aim was to make a history of the lands well before anything we have done so as to have more to draw opon. rule 11, a vampire may not enter the home of the living unless invited. I took this straight from Buffy (lol) but it is a good rule. A vampire even a weak one is a powerful creature in it self. They are undead. but remeber it is only if it is a home. If a vampire was hunting you down then that would be the only place you could go for safty. Unless you are powerful enough to defeat such a beast. rare.

Also I make a note that the different Vampire's are linked by bloodlines and are not clans. although one from each chose not to mingle with others due (mainly bloodleaf) which leads back to the 3rd rule of birth. It is a old and well used method but it works best for keeping the bloodlines. Blood is life and every thing to these creatures. I am afraid i would have to keep with this rule. as for rule 11, I leave it up to you all.

The need for this vampire histoy in Faith also holds the date of year in check. since recorded time is based from the first Vampire war.

And just one more small thing. I have mentioned this in the history to a degree that Vampires and their wars from long ago was so long ago that many forget. to meet a Vampire is a rare thing in Faith, to meet one and know what he is, is even more rare. (thus my post with Seth.

Shadow, I would much like to continue developing this past histoy. The joining of all the races through this histoy I belive is a great thing for us all to draw from. Although this history does not effect many thing in the current age. (1809) It is good to look back. I am hatching a plot with Vaalic to dive into this history in later saga's.

I will be writing a history soon telling of the three anicent races that joined the great war and what happened to them. this is a twist in there to open up.

Also, just an idea to play on in future threads. Wouldn't it be great to base a thread during some of these events with brand new characters. Maybe playing out some of the destant ancestors of our current characters. Maybe even explaining how Somber's family or Faith it self rose into the capital. How the Flurin built a vast empire. Maybe even some stories base in the Pre-history before the Vampire war? There is much to draw opon.

Please give me your idea's. my email is daveicer@hotmail.com

[Jake]

I would like a copy if the old treads please if that is possible.

[Vaalic]

Jake, If you give me until tomorow night I am hoping to have all the threads up and online... They'll be at my new site:
http://www.angelfire.com/bc3/vaalic/

Just need a chance to upload them and make the links work. Off to work right now, but I'll see what I can do tonight.