It is finally here! Thank you for the wait. I am very sorry for some of the delays, but now we can officially start.
I will be closing the admissions to this game for a bit of time- no new players can join as of now. This WILL change in the future, but, as in most stories, new characters are added along the course of the tale. This is no different, except the players will be playing AS the characters in the stories. You probably already knew this, but I say it anyways. How will this game be played? Im glad you asked. Essentially, right off the bat, we are splitting the players into two groups. This is known in the world of rpgs as railroading, and it is our goal not to do this frequently. (Railroading Is when the GM gives you little room for choices outside the ones he has in mind). We are creating this split because we have two GMs- myself and @feathers34 . This does not mean that you can join forces later, but for right now, you will be forced to take a side. This game will be run in a party system, where the GM will reply to you individually as well as a collective group.
If you have any questions, please contact me at my profile, or, preferably, in the CoK OOC thread (Chronicles of Katlega Out of Character)
For Every Ending There Is A Separate Beginning....
Memories. You aren't sure where you are. Are you alive? You are not sure. Memories....surge through your mind in violent pulses, bringing nausea to you. One moment you were on the cruise ship. Then,
Screaming.
Chaos.
Darkness.
But now, your eyes are opening. You let your eyes adjust to your surroundings. There is a painful amount of noise where you are, people shouting. You take a moment to look around.
You are inside of a building. It seems to be some sort of.. temple? It is in a different style than what you are use to. In fact....
It seems you just came surging out of pond.
('A pond indoors?' you might think)
There are about ten of you. Different ages and sizes, but all wet from the water. The pond is about 30 ft in diameter. A polished oak table meets two sides of this pond, as if they cut out a part of the table to put the pond in.
How strange.
The voices continues, "Yah hesdui' revyp! Passydemb dui Wodilr ah Piovi!"
On one side of the table there are about ten people... maybe more. Men dressed in heavy armor that resembles that of ancient Sparta...or some Greek land. They are armed with bows, and swords, and many other types of weaponry.
The other side is a an array of twenty people. These people are not all uniform. Some don red chainmail, others wearing Scarlett robes. These people seemed to be armed with more strange weaponry, such as quarterstaffs, chains, and rapiers.
There seem to be loud shouting from both ends.
"Tuiri God-sent oli uili da gaem ayl maxsi voyri!" shouts the side with larger numbers.
A large man on the Spartan-looking side stands up, furious with what the other side said."Ibmalomd dloedalr!" He stomps his giant fist on the table. "Tuii' vess mad sid i'ay... LEN ah ayl uapisomk!"
On both sides, weapons are drawn. You are confused and very scared. When it seems both sides would end up charging, a third group interrupts, shouting louder than anyone else in the room. The voice of one Grey-bearded man, coming from directly in front of you.
This third group (monks, by the looks of it) silences everyone in the room. They speak loudly, and everyone seems to listen. To you, it sounds like a foreign language, but you have no idea what.
These men approach your small group of 10, who are sitting silently. What I going on?
The leader, the grey bearded one, speaks in gentle words.
"Follow me, Special Ones".
You do not know what else to do but obey. You are escorted by the monks down a large passageway til you are led into a room. You are told to sit.
This graybeard man clears his voice.
"It was told in famous prophecy that you would arrive. You are Godsent. 'Tis your title. Your people have arrived in time of dire importance numerous times throughout our history.
"But lets back up. I am Luka of the Silver Order. We are an organization dedicated to serving the people of Frej, (this lovely city), and all of Katlega itself.
"Katlega is the world you know live in. I know it may come as a bit of shock, but I have faith in you. You are all very special, even if you do not realize it. The people of this land idolize you and you are very important. Why?
"Our land is named Katlega. It is named so to honor a mighty warrior and leader in our history, a man by the name of Katlego. Katlego appeared through the same pond that you did moments ago- the Waters of Life- over thousands of years ago. Katlego united our people to defeat a mighty beast, and later an army of demons.
"Your people, the Godsent, are natural heroes. Never before has such a large group appeared. Your timing has a great significance as well.
"Alton the White, a Godsent, was a holy man that proclaimed the teachings of Christ, converting many parts of Katlega. It is because of him that many are able to speak the tongue you call 'Englysh'- it was popularized after his death.
"Alton the White, in his final days, left Katlega with a prophecy- that the Fourth Era would be marked by the arrival of more of his kin. Through the Christ, Alton knew that there would be ten to arrive. And here you are.
"You couldn't have arrived at a more stressed time. I hate to have you pick sides, but it is inevitable. There are two armies at war.
"This is not some petty disagreement. This war has the potential for incredible bloodshed- more than our land has ever seen before. Both sides mean well, but their pride gets in the way. You must choose one to join. Baralus- is a city in the southern woods of Katlega. is a city built by the strong and for the strong. They a hardy people of warriors and tradespeople, though perhaps a bit stubborn. They are very conservative, and that is the reason this was sparked. Zenen is a city known for technological advancements. They accept Foreigners- those who live past the Sea of Sand, and their practice of Magic.
Why are they fighting?
The main cause for the civil war is the presence of foreign influence within Katlega. Although most of the city states are loosely held together by traditional alliance, Baralus and some other states agree that magic is not something that should be a common influence in Katlegan culture. Katlegans should be focusing on domestic products instead of foreign magics. Although the Western Province States (the Foreigners) are not directly involved in the war, they send aid to Zenen. Zenen is a city state that openly embraces the infusion of technology and magic and has opened up factories and a small college for Techmaturgy. Baralus is afraid of Zenen growing industrial power and needs it to be stopped. Baralus and Zenen hold a conference to discuss some sort of agreement on restricting this magic, before they turn aggressive and try to conquer Katlega.
Do you have any questions to ask Luka, or the members of the Silver Order? You all may have one question. Use it wisely.
(Well I'm just gonna leave these here, @Saphire24, @red303, @Loop_Stratos, @etg2002, @Lowco1, @sasukemystery, @RazorLash. Seeing as the forums are still a little messed up I don't know if people have seen this and my character won't be the first to say anything so someone has to start.)
I saw already, but I don't want to post first, in case I said something stupid
Name- Sapphire
Age- 16
Gender- Female
College Major, if applicable- Not yet gone to collage, but have applied for a collage in my home town.
Job, if applicable- Volunteer in local charity shop. A general Jack of all trades; reasonably skilled at most things
Reason for Cruistar- her mum won it in a competition online, and as her mum couldn't leave the house due to her illness, and the younger children couldn't go on their own, Sapphire was allowed to go instead.
Physical Appearance- long brown hair, eyes that have a tendancy to change color. Large palms with long fingers ,and long, strong legs.
Backstory- A lover of dark chocolate, she can often be found with a bar of it in her pocket. She never has her hair down, due to it's habit of falling in her work. She makes some money selling the things she makes, from paintings to pots, making enough to support her ill mother and three younger siblings steadily. Being the third child made her left out of many things in her childhood, due to the age gaps, and she tends to keep to herself. To compensate for her loneliness, she developed a voice in her head that advises her. and can sometimes give the outcomes of decisions. At the age of 7, her father died of cancer, leaving the family to cope alone, and her two older brothers are in university, and will be there for at least another two years, so unable to help the family in any significant way. After living this way since her brothers left, Sapphire has become independent, and able to defend and look after herself. She has always admired birds, and they are often the subject of her art. She hopes that during her cruise, she can get inspiration, so has brought pencils and a sketch book with her.
"So our aim is to bring peace. How can we do this through war? If we join in the fight on different side, we will almost certainly face each other. To me, this seams illogical."
"So our aim is to bring peace. How can we do this through war? If we join in the fight on different side, we will almost certainly face each other. To me, this seams illogical."
Luka smiles at the girl. "That is why the people of Frej do not take part in such things. However, not everyone sees our point of view, and perhaps rightfully so. Baralus aims to protect Katlega from the 'plague' called Zenen. Zenen, however, merely aims to make advancements in science and magic."
He pauses, before continuing. "There will be bloodshed, no matter what you do. The Order of Silver will honor your decisions, whatever that may be."
I stand, my hand running over myself for my equipment, my forehead for my goggles, my hip where my hammer should rest, my back pocket for my gloves and my apron.
I stand, my hand running over myself for my equipment, my forehead for my goggles, my hip where my hammer should rest, my back pocket for my gloves and my apron.
@JACKinbigletters You only feel your apron. Everything else is gone.
One of the Godsent looks up at Luka. "Sir," he stammers, "How do I get home? I want to go home..." his voice trails off.
"Looking to the past will do you little good now. Many have tried to go to your world- all have failed. God put you here for a reason, its best not to question why."
The same Godsent (A late teenage boy with strawberry blonde hair) grunted. "I choose Zenen. They have technology... maybe they can figure out a way home eventually. Who else is with me?"
Reason for Cruistar- going to Japan to get new technologies.
Physical Appearance- Face has strange metal looking things on it, and right arm and left hand are mechanical. (at least what seems to be 15 years ahead of time) left leg is also mechanical, and upper chest is metal.
Backstory- (this is gonna be fun.) born into a technologically minded family, Cycron also had a strange name, and was teased for it at school. At age 9, he was caught in a fire, burning off some of his limbs. after being rushed to the hospital, he was given cybernetic replacements for his arm, hand, leg, and damaged organs. (thus the metal chest.) At age 11, he was forced to be given more implants after major problems with his limbs, associated with his ignorance of the machines, these increased his intelligence dramatically, allowing him to be considered a pre-adult (example of one of these: Artmeis Fowl. could be considered one.) due to his knowledge. (IQ tests after the implant was over 400.) afterwards, he gave a multitude of upgrades to himself, wanting to be useful in any situation. at 11 1/2, he ran out of technology to integrate. after raising money, he bought a ticket to Japan. thus the Cruistar.
(something i must do is to list his numerous tools.)
Tools: has a toolkit with screwdriver, hammer, ETC. specialized drills and lasers(the kind used for laser pointers) electric stimulator,drain cleaner, spray sunscreen, lighter, flashlight, pocketknife, and a notepad and pencil.
hmm. well, how are we here? is there some sort of power that naturally brings us here, did you bring us here, or is it something else?
@JACKinbigletters@etg2002@Saphire24
Luka smiles, then walks over to a monk- a large man with a crooked nose- and whispers something to him. He nods and leaves the room.
Luka: "If you do not choose a side now, eventually you will be forced to. Both of these leaders seek ideals- Baralus seeks tradition and honor, while Zenen seeks equality and unity.
Let me tell you- no one knew that you were coming. You are legends incarnate. News of your arrival will spread across the land like wildfire. Choosing a side- at least temporarily- will grant safety. There are many who despise the Godsent, and for this reason you are in grave danger. If you wish, a member of our Order will act as your servant, protecting you and giving you counsel. After all, the Order of Silver was created in the First Era as a means of -continuing the will of the Godsent.
hmm. well, how are we here? is there some sort of power that naturally brings us here, did you bring us here, or is it something else?
Luka turns to the kid. "How is it that you have metal arms? Such things we do not question. In this way is it pointless to question how you arrived. Thousands will come to believe that it is the act of God that you are graced to this land- others think that you are demons- evil beings that **** Katlega to the End Times. Many have wished for your arrival, and many have wished for your demise."
Luka turns his attention to the doorway. The same crooked nose monk is standing there again. "Sir" he says in a rough voice "They are getting impatient. They are threatening to move troops into Frej soon."
Luka frowns. "Right now they are caravanning outside the city, correct? Stall them. Tell them that the Godsent must not be rushed. I don't know, be dramatic or something. We cannot afford to have that many armed forces inside the city."
Name- Sapphire
Age- 16
Gender- Female
College Major, if applicable- Not yet gone to collage, but have applied for a collage in my home town.
Job, if applicable- Volunteer in local charity shop. A general Jack of all trades; reasonably skilled at most things
Reason for Cruistar- her mum won it in a competition online, and as her mum couldn't leave the house due to her illness, and the younger children couldn't go on their own, Sapphire was allowed to go instead.
Physical Appearance- long brown hair, eyes that have a tendancy to change color. Large palms with long fingers ,and long, strong legs.
Backstory- A lover of dark chocolate, she can often be found with a bar of it in her pocket. She never has her hair down, due to it's habit of falling in her work. She makes some money selling the things she makes, from paintings to pots, making enough to support her ill mother and three younger siblings steadily. Being the third child made her left out of many things in her childhood, due to the age gaps, and she tends to keep to herself. To compensate for her loneliness, she developed a voice in her head that advises her. and can sometimes give the outcomes of decisions. At the age of 7, her father died of cancer, leaving the family to cope alone, and her two older brothers are in university, and will be there for at least another two years, so unable to help the family in any significant way. After living this way since her brothers left, Sapphire has become independent, and able to defend and look after herself. She has always admired birds, and they are often the subject of her art. She hopes that during her cruise, she can get inspiration, so has brought pencils and a sketch book with her.
"I think that tradition is not all there is, If I must choose sides, I go with Zenen"
College Major, if applicable- I majored in Biochemistry.
Job, if applicable- Unemployed for now.
Reason for Cruistar- To explore different places.
Physical Appearance- Brown hair, Green eyes, freckles, average height, medium build.
Backstory- Ever since elementary school, Brian has had interest in foreign countries, and longed to travel away from his homeland, America. Young and fresh out of college, Brian decided he would celebrate by taking a cruise.
I cleared my head and looked around. I had no clue what was going on. Looking at the other people's confused faces, it seemed no one did. I smiled. This is where I excel. I listened to the man talk and instantly made a decision. "I do not need a question to know my choice. I choose Zenen. You cannot stop technologies. Many have tried, and have failed. It is a way of life they must accept."
(I'd like to reserve a spot in Zenen before they are all taken as this conversation goes on, I will make this clear IC, but I have to ask my question first.)
"Give me my possessions. I will ask my question then." I say in a low tone.
@JACKinbigletters
Luka looks taken aback. "We did not take anything from you. If anything is common about the previous Godsent, it that they all came with virtually nothing. If there Is anything that you need, we can provide. The Order was made to protect and honor your kind."
"I do not need a question to know my choice. I choose Zenen. You cannot stop technologies. Many have tried, and have failed. It is a way of life they must accept."
@red303 Luka smiles "Perhaps many have tried and failed, but this doesn't decrease the possibility that it could stop. Remember, Baralus isn't about destroying technology. Baralus is concerned that Zenen could fall to a dictatorship and try to conquer Katlega. That, among other things."
Luka clears his throat. "I do not mean to impose my thought upon you, however, so forgive me. I see good within King Arek- the leader behind Zenen- but he is weighed down by pointless politics. He has to please other nobles to gain their favor. It is unfortunate."
Luka shakes his head. "But I am going off on a tangent. I am a bit excited- today is a great day! The Fourth Era has begun!"
He calls for a monk to fetch some parchment. "Can I have a list of your names and signatures, for our Archive system?" @JACKinbigletters @Saphire24 @red303 @Loop_Stratos @sasukemystery @RazorLash @etg2002
College Major, if applicable- I majored in Biochemistry.
Job, if applicable- Unemployed for now.
Reason for Cruistar- To explore different places.
Physical Appearance- Brown hair, Green eyes, freckles, average height, medium build.
Backstory- Ever since elementary school, Brian has had interest in foreign countries, and longed to travel away from his homeland, America. Young and fresh out of college, Brian decided he would celebrate by taking a cruise.
I decide to ask my question. "What will happen to us after we choose sides and ask questions?"
Reason for Cruistar- Wanted to travel overseas, and possibly having interest studying there.
Physical Appearance- Average height, thin, Brown and short hair, Light blue eyes, No abnormality
Backstory- Lost his parents not long after he's born due to an accident. He's raised by his parents' younger brothers and sisters. He have little friends, because of his shy personality. He is quiet. He shows interest about transportation and gadgets.
"My name is Eltrus, and what signature? I shall choose Zenen, they look more uniformed by the description."
