This is a disaster. This isn't something somebody can control...
Map of the Archduchy of Ishaven
Himline is a world much like other fantasy worlds - it has marvelous magic, dangerous beasts, exotic races, and, of course, a late Medieval/early Gunpowder Age setting. Even the map was created using a generator, which includes the names, so don't laugh at me if you perchance find any of the names amusing. (This map is a regional map of the above-mentioned archduchy, since providing the world map is unncessary.) However, it also includes wordsmiths.
Wordsmiths
If you believed an individual of this craft to be a mere author, you would be gravely mistaken. Ordinary writers provide entertainment and education to the populace - a noble practice, to be sure - but wordsmiths... they alter the very fabric of reality itself! Oh, but naturally, such power cannot simply be wielded at one's leisure. As with all literary artisans, inspiration is required, and not just the clever ideas of which mortals think themselves capable, no; this particular variety of inspiration can only be gained through wordly experience. The more varied and spectacular the experience, the more potent the wordsmith's writing. The catch, for there is always one, is that a wordsmith must use the inspiration of others and can only write what those individuals sanction.
In no world is the old adage of, "The pen is mightier than the sword," truer than here, for anything that can be described by words can be created with the help of a wordsmith. Is a vampire ravaging the countryside? A quiver full of divine silver arrows will take care of that. Are you in desperate need of some money, but you don't want to approach a loan shark? A treasure map is just what you need! Do you want to plunge the land into chaos by summoning a horde of demons to slaughter everything? Err... if you can find a wordsmith willing to write that, then yes, it's possible - and that's the problem.
Fortunately, a demon horde isn't plaguing the realm - unfortunately, a variety of other creatures are. Nobody knows whence they came, but the Archduke isn't going to do nothing while he waits for his men to find the person or people responsible. He has endorsed the creation of an Adventurer's Guild to deal with the threats, in addition to any future ones. The man who will lead the guild is a veteran named Lucien Rolland and it is one of his recruitment posters, printed with the help of the Archduke, that your character found.
The Boring, Organisational Stuff
There aren't many requirements for this storybook, but I ask only that you avoid the most common races bar humans - that means no elves, dwarves, goblins, trolls, orcs, or any hybrids of them. There's no need to make this storybook any more generic than it already is, is there? As for magic, technology, and such things, go crazy, although I must limit any firearms to crude muskets and rifles (the kind that take a minute to load). And of course, be reasonable, lest I have to rein you in.
Before I provide the recruitment poster, I should explain a few things about the map. Wawic is a large town, Catun and Pewick are small cities, and Thonimras and Ishill are large cities, with Ishill being the largest, being the capital and all. Caford Castle is where the majority of the military is stationed, Thonimras is where the navy is docked when idle, the ruins in Ethen Vale are probably not abandoned, and the Enchantress' Fortress is definitely not abandoned - luckily, she doesn't bother anyone if no-one bothers her.
There are likely villages and small towns dotted here and there, but they aren't shown because firstly, they're too small, secondly, they could be recently established since people move around after resources, and thirdly, the map was large enough already without the generator adding more stuff. If you want to add one or more, air your intentions in the DT. It will probably be allowed, so you need not be timid about it. As for everything else, well, that's up to you. Just remember that you're restricted to the province, so your character doesn't come from a distant land and hasn't been outside the borders.
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[center][bebas]Adventurer Guild Application Form[/bebas][/center]
While the notion of such a thing may sound absurd at first, the primary purpose of an adventurer guild is to act as a solution to any problem the client may have. The problem may require subtle investigation, tedious searches for lost objects or persons, or the swift slaying of a dangerous creature, but as long as it does [i]not[/i] call for political assassinations, theft (be it petty or not) or any other acts considered as crime, we'll handle it. Most likely, we'll be occupied with slaying creatures, since the very reason this guild is being created in the first place is the sudden emergence of a firedrake. We have only ever seen dragons, and that was centuries ago, so clearly, something is wrong.
This application is not to be filled out by the illiterate, the unlawful, the foolish, or the faint-of-heart. The risk of death or injury will be considerably high every time we venture out the door, so if you aren't prepared to face both, it would be best if you too refrained from joining. To those of you are still willing and able to join, please do so. Whether you seek coin or excitement, you will receive ample of both - just remember to bring your own weapons, armour and spells. This is a guild, not a charity. (Should you wish to join after the guild has been founded, you will need to pay a membership fee.)
One last thing: If you are a former criminal, let me know when we meet in person, and I'll let bygones remain just that. If I discover it for myself, you're out, and if you have an unpaid bounty or unserved sentence on your name, I'll turn you in. Don't think you can silence me to keep your secret either, since I've faced infinitely worse than you. Got it?
[list][size=90][color=gray]Guidelines for filling out the application:
1. Be honest. The point of this poster is to measure your potential worth as a guild member, not your skill in exaggerating your abilities.
2. Be concise. If you want to write long-winded, unnecessarily descriptive stories, join a monastery and work on rewriting manuscripts there.
3. Be blunt. This is not the place for modesty, so while keeping the two previous guidelines in mind, also remember that you have to convince me to hire you.
4. Write in the allocated space beneath each section. I like things neat and organised, but my preferences notwithstanding, if you can't follow an instruction, you won't get the job.
5. Include additional information at the very end. I don't want your life story or family history, otherwise I'd have asked for it, so only add relevant information.
6. Send the completed application to His Serene Grace the Archduke in a sealed letter. I'll collect them from his palace myself.[/color][/size][/list]
[size=120][b]Write down your name and age. If it isn't immediately identifiable, also include your gender.[/b][/size]
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[size=120][b]Next comes your general appearance. I must be able to identify you even before we meet, so mention things like scars and birthmarks, but only if they are easily distinguishable.[/b][/size]
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[size=120][b]What does your gear consist of? If you have a codex or grimoire, mention it. If you have enchanted jewellery or exotic pets that aid you in battle, mention it. If you wear civilian clothing, only mention the lack of robes and armour.[/b][/size]
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[size=120][b]Specify your preferred combat style. If you have more than just your preferred method, mention the others too.[/b][/size]
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[size=120][b]State your current and past occupations, but don't elaborate on anything save for how long you had it.[/b][/size]
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[size=120][b]If you have any notable achievements or feats of glory you want to tell me about, this is the place to do it. Once again, keep it brief.[/b][/size]
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[size=120][b]Anything else you want to tell me?[/b][/size]
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I'll write the first post... on the fifteenth? Yes, the fifteenth. Err, never mind, somebody reminded me that's my birthday. (I forgot about that.) The seventeenth, then! If enough people are stuck and need an example of a profile, ask me in the discussion topic, but feel free to leave out the introduction and guidelines, since those are the same for everyone. If it's simpler for you to leave it out, do so, but if you want to keep it, keep it. Now come, invite your friends, your friends' friends, and enjoy the collaboration!
EDIT: This SB has since been moved to the DTWH forum, but since character profiles don't show there, they have been enspoilered below. The profiles respectively belong to ty7lucky (x2), Ventomology, Desdemona, TheCrimsonLady (x2), and reikann.
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EDIT 2: The DTWH/SB has since been moved back to the archives.
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