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The land of Pengiaria is at war between two growing factions the sides of Chaos and Control. For over a thousand years the land has been kept at peace due to a seal on magic that separated magic in to three main types. The seal stopped the chaos that was created by people using magic to no end and nearly destroying the world. The seal was created by three master magic users the most ancient and wise Cunicul, the dwarf and the first engineer, Sator, the elf and first manipulator, and Pengiaria, the human for whom the land is named and the first creator.
They agreed that every thousand years a battle should be waged to determine if the seal should be removed or renewed. The time for the first battle has arrived and the two factions are at truce while they prepare for the battle. The rules of the combat are simple each side sends forward three combatants. Each side must then do battle until one side concedes defeat. The limit is three days of combat if one side has not achieved victory it is the "impartial" judges decision.
They agreed that every thousand years a battle should be waged to determine if the seal should be removed or renewed. The time for the first battle has arrived and the two factions are at truce while they prepare for the battle. The rules of the combat are simple each side sends forward three combatants. Each side must then do battle until one side concedes defeat. The limit is three days of combat if one side has not achieved victory it is the "impartial" judges decision.
The Two Factions
Control- The Control faction wants to renew the seal they see the chaos as a risk of destruction to all races and lands.
Chaos- The Chaos faction finds the seal a symbol of oppression they detest all that it stands for and believe it's removal will mean freedom and equality.
Neutral- The Neutral faction is as the name implies supposed to be neutral in all things. They side with neither faction and are the ones set to be judges and constitute several royal parties. Though those royals and judges aren't above favorites and bribery.
The Races and Their Cultures
Elves
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They dwell in a massive forest country known as Mare Arbores the capital city being Lignum Vitae. The elves live as one with nature with most having an animal familiar since birth. They are primarily manipulator type magic users with some creators and almost no engineers. Most, if not all elves, are tall with a thin build and several have an almost green to very light brown coloring to them. They are the longest lived of all races making them complicated to say the least. The elves may be ancient and wise but often their wisdom is their greatest flaw making them slow to act.
Dwarves
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They are a race of mostly engineers they are a clever and fast thinking race. They live in mountain halls building elaborate kingdoms, and are some of the greatest forgers. Their armor is beautifully intricate and their jewelry is the most beautifully unique. Most dwarves stand at four feet or less despite there height they are a muscular race with bones hard as steel. While they have long lives they are much like humans given to intense passion. They live in the mountain land Montibus Caelum the capital city of their country is Cor Ferro.
Humans
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A short lived race with a variety of life styles and an even more diverse look to them. Humans are mostly creators and are rather skilled at it given their gift for imagination. Adept at learning to use weapons of all sorts they make great allies and dangerous adversaries. Their country is a varied land known as Tenuis Ossa it's resplendent capital is known as Aurea Turris.
Vivere Materiales
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A race created by engineers of living machines. Given intelligence by being both closely connected to magic and in some cases gifted by their masters they have created their own nation. They are unique in that they do not have skills gifted to all of their race. Even though they are capable of thought they are much like the elves, difficult to truly understand. Still much like creatures created by creators they are fueled by magic. So, while they have no direct magic skills themselves, they can perform random acts of magic. Their country is a land as varied as the creations many creators Sapiuntium, most live in the capital city Medietas.
Rules Governing Magic
-What Magic is: Magic, or as it is known to magic users Fluxum Virtutis, is the basic source of all life. It surrounds everything and is in the very air you breath. Magic users use their bodies as a focal point for the magic and manipulates it out. If to much magic is used though it can kill the user.
-Creators: Essentially you are governed by your imagination but even then that has it's limits your control of the flow of magic when creating can be limited by concentration. Also if your connection to the flow of magic is severed your creation will disappear. This though can't be said of all cases the unicorn, pegasi, and even dragons are examples of magical animals made by creators
-Engineers: They're magic is the least controlled for their magic is stored in their creations and used until burned out or constantly uses the Fluxum Virtutis around it. They are builders tinkerers and forgers at heart and seldom use their magic. But when used they could make robots that could tear down castles or machine guns of simple revolvers. Some simply make objects beneficial to many kind the popular Air ships, electric trolleys, and even steam powered boats were all made by engineers. Some though built great machines of war and death Tanks, turret guns, and robotic suits are just a few of the many dangerous creations of some power hungry engineers.
-Manipulators: Manipulators essentially bend the world to their desire. But, only to an extent they have to have a focal point or something to manipulate. Manipulators unlike the other magic users are either very specific or varied. Their powers are controlled by either their personality or a certain skill. as example a black smith may be able to manipulate the hardness of steel they're crafting or even it's shape. In the case of some they can manipulate time, space, or even the four elements to some extent.
Rules
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-Some drug and alcohol references nothing to intense.
-Minimal amount of swearing only if absolutely necessary and no I repeat no F-bombs
-Please no boring names like Sam, Bob, or Joe unless it is a nickname
-No Sex scenes I will not let this become smut.
-Minimum 500 characters per post no single sentence post.
-Any technology please think Steam-punk meets magic technology.
-Minimal amount of swearing only if absolutely necessary and no I repeat no F-bombs
-Please no boring names like Sam, Bob, or Joe unless it is a nickname
-No Sex scenes I will not let this become smut.
-Minimum 500 characters per post no single sentence post.
-Any technology please think Steam-punk meets magic technology.
Character Profile Setup
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Name:
Race and Appearance:(be descriptive a picture is not necessary nor is it needed but it is welcomed and appreciated)
Personality:(please be as detailed as possible a well understood character is easier on your fellow writers.)
History:(I'm going to steal something from a fellow Storybooker Redfang and say details, details, details. None of this they don't remember stuff if they don't remember tell us why they don't remember.)
Magic User/ Commoner:(Are you a magic user or a commoner) if you're a commoner what skills do you posses if you're a magic user what kind of magic do you use?)
Social Standing as Well as your Alliance:(Are you a lowly apprentice or a master of your craft a serf or a noble, also if you are a magic user you are either a noble an apprentice to another magic user or master. Are you Control, Chaos, or Neutral.)
Home Village:(describe it and it's people make it your home village as unique as possible.)
Up for Love:(this is simple please spend little time on it simply put yes or no.)
Other: (if you feel I forgot anything in the template please put it here.)
Race and Appearance:(be descriptive a picture is not necessary nor is it needed but it is welcomed and appreciated)
Personality:(please be as detailed as possible a well understood character is easier on your fellow writers.)
History:(I'm going to steal something from a fellow Storybooker Redfang and say details, details, details. None of this they don't remember stuff if they don't remember tell us why they don't remember.)
Magic User/ Commoner:(Are you a magic user or a commoner) if you're a commoner what skills do you posses if you're a magic user what kind of magic do you use?)
Social Standing as Well as your Alliance:(Are you a lowly apprentice or a master of your craft a serf or a noble, also if you are a magic user you are either a noble an apprentice to another magic user or master. Are you Control, Chaos, or Neutral.)
Home Village:(describe it and it's people make it your home village as unique as possible.)
Up for Love:(this is simple please spend little time on it simply put yes or no.)
Other: (if you feel I forgot anything in the template please put it here.)




