In the pad! Another thing I realized I should do is create a lore post for the overall thread (since, well, this stuff has implications), so I'll be working on that too!
Democracy dies in darkness. Also at 4:30PM in Pacific Standard Time, apparently.
@FarDusk@JustMeBeingMe I'll be in the pad tomorrow afternoon/night! I'll post here closer to the time I anticipate hopping in, since I'll be traveling that morning and still figuring out my schedule.
I'm planning to have the RP thread and lore compendium post up by Sunday night-- Dusk, if you've got any more thoughts on the planets, feel free to add them to the draft in the pad! Also, JustMeBeingMe, if you have a preference on the either the Soldier, Academic, or Adventurer (more details in the pad, as well as that enspoilered write-up a few posts back), feel free to share so we can get started on picking roles and character creation!
Democracy dies in darkness. Also at 4:30PM in Pacific Standard Time, apparently.
@JustMeBeingMe those are the roles we'll be working with! We'll each have a character, and each one will be one of those three professions. Their descriptions are copied below-- if you have one you'd rather use for a character, let us know, otherwise you can also pick from what's left after Dusk and I choose!
- The Soldier: Most likely a knight, military leader, or royal guard, well trained in the ways of combat and warfare. Has the duty of defending the party from any threats they may encounter on the journey, as well as using their judgment to determine if the fallen object is a threat and to react accordingly. Likely presumptions: The object is unfamiliar, and what is unfamiliar is dangerous. It should be destroyed-- failing to do so could unleash untold levels of destruction if its intents are hostile. Likely factions: Any, but given background, a Loyalist in service of King Rhys or a Kindling in service of Queen Aveline would make sense. - The Academic: A person of great knowledge and wisdom, well-versed in a particular study, perhaps that of history and/or magic. Has the duty of investigating and identifying the nature of the fallen object, drawing on their expertise, in order to determine the best path of action forward and add to human knowledge. Likely presumptions: The object is to be conserved and studied, despite the risks that may occur. Its destruction would result in the loss of priceless, possibly irreplaceable information. Likely factions: Any, although a Skeptic would be fitting for a thinker figure who goes against the grain. - The Adventurer: A known explorer and survivalist, possibly of folk hero status due to their participation on similar grand missions and quests. Has the duty of safely guiding the party on the journey ahead, using their acquired experience and honed instincts to keep everyone alive. Likely presumptions: The object is worth investigating, but never to be fully trusted. The curiosity to learn something new is too strong, but survival instincts encourage precaution and suspicion. Likely factions: Any, as their background could work equally well for any of the three.
Democracy dies in darkness. Also at 4:30PM in Pacific Standard Time, apparently.
@JustMeBeingMe a WriterFeedPad (that Dusk helpfully relinked) is where a lot of the brainstorming and writing for roleplays on YWS takes place! It's essentially a collaborative document with a chat on the side. Here's some more information, if you're curious: How to Make the Most of WFP (WriterFeed Pad)
It looks like Silv made a character template at the bottom of the pad. What I would do next is copy and paste that template, and start to fill out the information about your Academic!
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Awesome-- I'll be the Soldier then! I'll be in and out of that pad today between travel breaks, so I'll wrap up the RP thread and hopefully get started on my character. Thanks Wolfi for filling in the info!!
Democracy dies in darkness. Also at 4:30PM in Pacific Standard Time, apparently.
