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The Game of Souls (OOC)

Leya · 2025-01-21T04:56:00Z

Collab Pad! Character Banners Trial Logbook, Character List, and Item Journal (^Find the quests here under the "Trial Logbook" section, try to get to 85%!^) Game Specifics and Phases https://i.imgur.com/GNiqLxt.png Maps https://i.imgur.com/QaaiOe4.jpeg The Astral Gauntlet (The Arena) https://i.imgur.com/KzYmtAD.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/nTsNVmz.png Velmoria Culture : Magic is the essence of life in Velmoria. Those who weild are revered, while those without it are relegated to servitude. The people believe magic is not just power, but a sacred connection to the Void and Enshadowed Realms presence. The high Mantra is worshipped as a god-like figure. Offerings, rituals, and bargains are made by the people in hopes of gaining her favor and protection. Annual ceremonies are held in honor of the Mantra, with citizens offering their most prized posessions. Politics : The High Mantra is an ancient immortal mage who is bound to Velmoria by the Void, the ultimate force that drives all magic in the Enshadowed Realm. The ruling body of Velmoria, The High Coven, consists of the most powerful mages, each representing a unique school of magic. Their authority is supreme, but they are ultimately guided-- and sometimes constrained-- by the High Mantra. The games are Velmoria's greatest tradition, serving both as entertainment and a way to replenish its ruling class. Landscape : The landscape of Velmoria is very foreboding, a place stuck between past and present with its ancient evergreen woodland and jagged peaks, contrasted by dramatic-yet-elegant villages. The common buildings are formed primarily of stone and dark wood, with Celtic elements that blend with the surrounding nature. Dark Gothic castles host the High Coven and their events, and these castles often feature elements of nature throughout. After all, witches draw their power from the natural world. Leaders : The High Mantra and The High Coven Magic : Magic forms can be summoned in many different ways-- from air mages, to blood mages, to time mages, to fire mages. All magic is derived from the Void and distributed among citizens of Velmoria by the High Mantra. Magic in Velmoria is conjured by using wands as conduits-- except for the High Mantra and High Coven, who use objects as conduits. Ashen Isles Culture : The culture is extremely against magic and magic-users. Many believe magic is like a disease, and witches are a threat that will result in their slow corruption and death. The citizens themselves are kept relatively poor and almost completely reliant on authority for their daily needs. Even to those who come to resent the Chantry are still moved by the deity it props up, Imperia--an ancient witch huntress who is said to have achieved divine status by burning her magic-contaminated flesh in cleansing fire. Ever since, both Imperia and the element of fire have become sacred to the culture and manifest in many forms, in citizens' private lives. Politics : Theocratic in nature, the land is governed by the Chantry of Golden Flame, particularly the man at the head of it, the Absolute. The Chantry is deeply corrupt and controls nearly everything in the citizens lives, using Imperia as their scapegoat. The Chantry's practice of burning people at the stake is said to be reserved for magic practitioners alone, but a suspicious amount of dissenters and personal rivals have worked their way into the mix. They're also said to maintain control over citizens through a cycle of reliance, raiding the vessels and fields of farmers, hunters, and fishermen after each trip. Most of the harvest is taken by authorities, and they can't do much without their land--or them--being put at risk of being burned. The Ashen Isles are in a silent war with Velmoria. Relations with the Dead Zone are relatively neutral, with the odd squabble in history over accusations of "protecting witches." As for the Wartorn Isles, as the name implies, the Ashen Isles was more than happy to raid them after the discovery of more practitioners in the area. They've since let up, but still look down on the area as a pitiful place that can do anything to challenge them. Landscape : The Ashen Isles are a relatively rough terrain. The land is rife with hard clay, dry woodland, and stone plains that make agriculture a challenge. There's a fair mix of wildlife that has adapted to the terrain, but crops aren't that pleasant, mostly limited to things like grains, legumes, cabbage, and cacti. Fruits, sugar, and other goods are exotic and difficult to get a hold of. Capital : Civitas Cinere (City of Ash). Leaders : Chantry of Golden Flame and its current Absolute, Ardere Jaque. Magic : Magic is outlawed in the Ashen Isles, and witches are "purified" of its influence via burning at the stake. However, there are still a select few who have the capacity for magic, and they often take their practices underground to avoid persecution. The Dead Zone Culture : Anti-Magic, some residents long for magic but have been blacklisted and or rejected by The High Coven Politics : N/A Landscape : The Dead Zone is a very wet, marshy terrain. In the absence of magic or its accompanying superstitions, the people--though small in population--have grown to be among the most innovative in machinery. Inhabiting pockets among the mostly-barren terrain, towns are often built along docks with several wooden walkways and roads, the dryer shores reserved for more important buildings. Through oil and steam, strings of copper lights, small trolleys, and other very primitive forms of technology are available. Leaders : There's no definitive leader for the Dead Zone. It's a very dog-eat-dog kind of area. The closest you'll find is a chief or captain in for each separate town--and few if any are very compassionate types. Magic : There is no magic in the Dead Zone. Even the most talented witches will lose access to their power here, making it an ample place to exile condemned practitioners--or a good hiding place for any desperate ones. Wartorn Isles Culture : The Wartorn Isles are the poorest of the nations. Once a decent area with a range of resources across its islands, the Ashen Isles began a ruthless barrage on the place when they picked up rumors that the land was harboring witches. The attacks have since stopped, but the land is now reduced to near-ruin. People can only survive on the most meager of crops, what little game there is left to hunt, and--the primary source of sustenance--fish and other goods from the sea. Fruits and quality meat, and goods like gold and gemstones, are pretty much impossible to find. Their most valuable resources are iron, stone, and what little sea goods they can share, like whale bone. Politics : Today, the Wartorn Isles don't have the time, energy, or resources to waste time on conflicts. They keep to themselves, and when they do engage with other nations, it's solely for trade and other necessities--usually reaping supplies from the ungoverned Dead Zone. This isolationist nature carries over into the land itself. For security purposes, villages are enclosed by large stone and iron walls, and anything built beyond them is usually shoddy and easy to rebuild. Most authority is localized, falling on a village commander, but anything concerning the full scope of the Wartorn Isles falls on the most influential family--the Knotley House. Landscape : The Wartorn Isles is an archipelago--a cluster of smaller islands. The landscape is very rocky and barren; most trees are dead, and the only green you'll find is a weed or some algae. Game includes a few burrowing or digging creatures, and scavengers like crows or foxes. On the shores or the shallow reefs between the islands, you'll find a number of long-abandoned shipwrecks and masses of driftwood. Likewise, on the land, you can still find remnants of past villages that have since burned down. Leaders : Lark Knotley, Current head of the Knotley House Magic : Magic is not necessarily demonized, but in a lot of inhabitants' eyes, it is a bit controversial due to the past war. It's also hard for practitioners to hone their craft due to the severely limited resources. However, it's not impossible to find the odd witch here or there. Side-Character Template [b]Name:[/b] [b]Gender:[/b] [b]Appearance:[/b] [b]Personality:[/b] (in short, are they more likely to help, ignore, or attack a participant? lol) [b]Reason For Participating:[/b] (in short, what are they trying to get out of this?) [b]Magic Type:[/b]

How would you like to go about creating/encountering side characters in this story?

Poll ended at Wed Feb 12, 2025 5:56 pm

All of us create side characters as we write and add a separate tab on the google doc titled "Side Characters" to keep up with them.: 1; 17%

Ley and Raven create five side characters that will be reoccurring throughout the majority of the story. (Most of them are likely to die): 5; 83%

: Total votes : 6

Leya

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 4:51 pm

Leya says... · Tue Jan 21, 2025 4:51 pm

If you have any other ideas besides air, I would be open to it! maybe space/sky vibes? :P @Iggy

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

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Wed Jan 22, 2025 1:19 am

Leya says... · Wed Jan 22, 2025 1:19 am

I will be in the pad if anyone would like to join me and work on charries :P

https://elektra.writerfeedpad.com/77

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

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Thu Jan 23, 2025 12:48 am

Leya says... · Thu Jan 23, 2025 12:48 am

@RangerofIthilien @eulogy @winterwolf0100 @candyhearts The Mantra's first post is up, so if you'd like to read that to get a better vibe for the SB, I'd recommend checking that out!

Raven and I will be in the pad working on cps ^^

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

Ley, she/her
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Thu Jan 23, 2025 2:58 am

Iggy says... · Thu Jan 23, 2025 2:58 am

I can’t really think of anything off the top of my head besides air, since it seems like the only element missing. But I suppose I can take that, since I really do wanna join the SB lol

If anyone ends up stepping out, though, please let me know and maybe I can take their spot instead.

@elektra will you let me know when you have more info on the Air sponsor? ^-^

“I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then."
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Thu Jan 23, 2025 3:01 am

Leya says... · Thu Jan 23, 2025 3:01 am

I can get that written up for you tonight! :D sounds good. I will also add her into the first post ~

Happy to have you @Iggy! :3

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

Ley, she/her
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Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:20 am

Leya says... · Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:20 am

Phyra's perks/drawbacks have been added to the spoiler in this post! :] @Iggy

We should have all the Guardians cps up soon, also, but we'll probably wait until everyone gets their cps in first c:

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

Ley, she/her
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Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:36 am

Iggy says... · Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:36 am

Thank you, Ley!! Sounds awesome!

“I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then."
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Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:20 pm

Leya says... · Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:20 pm

@RangerofIthilien @eulogy @winterwolf0100 @candyhearts @Iggy

I just added a link to the Trial Logbook, character list, and item list in the first post of the OOC-- here's a quick rundown of what Raven and I will be using that for:

Mainly to track statistics, who has what items, alliances, and percentage/winning rate of our characters.
The more quests/tasks you complete under "Trial Logbook", the more the Mantra favors your character-- and the more likely you are to claim the Mantle of Arbiter (they're fun little writing challenges that I hope will help us get finish this SB!)
As for the Item List, this goes for things your characters acquire in the games such as: gifts from mentors, weapons, and medical supplies. Anything ya'll write in your posts will be logged here!

This is mostly how Raven and I will keep track of who's doing what in the Games, but you're more than welcome to pop in to see how your characters odds are changing, or to complete tasks :3 You could also use this doc as a writing reference. I would love at the end for all of our characters to make it! <3333

I will be in the collab pad on and off all day :D

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

Ley, she/her
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Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:26 am

Ravena says... · Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:26 am

I'll be trying to finish my character tonight in the pad, if anyone wants to hang out ^^

(Formerly RavenAkuma)

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Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:30 am

Leya says... · Sat Jan 25, 2025 2:30 am

I can join :D be there in a bit!

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

Ley, she/her
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Leya

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Sat Jan 25, 2025 7:37 pm

Leya says... · Sat Jan 25, 2025 7:37 pm

I’ll be chilling on and off the pad today if anyone would like to join and get cps done or just hangout :)

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

Ley, she/her
dreamer♡

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Mon Jan 27, 2025 2:21 am

Leya says... · Mon Jan 27, 2025 2:21 am

I'll be lurking in the pad if anyone would like to come complete their cps or just chill :D

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

Ley, she/her
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Mon Jan 27, 2025 4:29 am

candyhearts says... · Mon Jan 27, 2025 4:29 am

Finishing up my character!! I'll have everything submitted tomorrow!!

I want to review your poetry!!
Payton, she/her <3

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Mon Jan 27, 2025 5:16 am

Leya says... · Mon Jan 27, 2025 5:16 am

Sounds good @candyhearts <3

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

Ley, she/her
dreamer♡

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Tue Jan 28, 2025 11:32 pm

Leya says... · Tue Jan 28, 2025 11:32 pm

Poking to see how CPs are going? c: I can chill in a pad whenever if you have questions! <33 @RangerofIthilien @eulogy @Iggy

“Ley moves and I am a couple feet behind, waiting.” - winterwolf0100
“Ley you will be fine because we all have magic powers that will protect you.” - WeepingWisteria

Ley, she/her
dreamer♡

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More than anything she wanted the world to be uncomplicated, for right and wrong to be as easily divided as the black and white sections of an Oreo. But the world was not a cookie.
— Roshani Chokshi, Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes

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