Welcome to Ravnica!
On behalf of the Keeper of the Guilds, we welcome you to the glorious and prosperous city of Ravnica. We hope that you experience everything our panunopolis has to offer, from the splendid waterways of the Azorius and Simic guilds, to the ever-bustling industrial sectors of the Izzet and Rakdos guilds. Try the marvelous cuisine of the Gruul and Golgari guilds, and don't forget to take a spectacular flight between Selesnya's floating temples. Visit the markets in the Dimir and Orzhov sectors, and then we'd recommend you watch the endless legions of the Boros guild march in awe inspiring formations around their base at Sunhome.
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This is the message you would have received if you were new in Ravnica. A message filled with brilliance and magnificence. But you are not new to this city. You have lived in Ravnica your whole life, and you know the true colours of the city.
Crime and espionage are running rampant in the city; people are being exploited by the Ten Guilds, blood flows more frequently than water, and the Guilds are on the brink of an all-out civil war, an event which has not occurred for at least six generations.
And that is where the Maze comes in. Said to be older than the ancient locations of all the Guilds combined, the Maze is nestled at the heart of Ravnica. The Dragon Maze has been dormant for an entire era, but now it has finally woken...
When the Maze woke, the ten Guilds knew what was expected of them. Each had to provide two Champions, both with the mythical planewalking ability. These Champions had to make their way through the twenty-two Trials, but only one Champion may emerge, and the Maze would ensure that happens.
The Guilds immediately called on these individuals, some of whom had been preparing for this since they were born, others oblivious of their own importance. The Maze itself also called upon two Guildless individuals, people who were either banished from their Guilds, or who found a way to abandon them entirely.
And you are one of these 22 individuals. You have been chosen to represent your Guild in the Dragon Trials, and it is expected of you to use all your experience, intelligence and skills to let your Guild reign supreme. There are no friends in the Maze; even the other Champion from your Guild (or Guildless) is an enemy in the Dragon's Maze as you fight to stay alive.
The Ten Guilds:
Azorius Senate
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Simic Combine
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Izzet League
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Rakdos Cult
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Gruul Clans
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Golgari Swarm
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Selesnya Conclave
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House Dimir
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Orzhov Syndicate
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Boros Legion
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If you are Guildless, you are only free from the Guild... You were still born into one, so bear that in mind when creating a Guildless character.
Character Slots
This Storybook was designed to be elimination style (thus, if your character dies, you are out), so I would suggest each person to please reserve two characters... No more than that please. And try and keep it in the same Guild if possible.
However, if you think you will be able to survive till the end with one character, you may reserve just one character...
The Maze (not part of the Trials)- @TheClockworkConjurer
The Merchant (not part of the Trials)- @Caesar
Azorius- 1- Iwanacio "Anaci" Flass (@Pretzelstick)
2- Mannaric (@CandyWizard)
Simic- 1- Aquanette "Aqua" Evenestra (@AstralHunter)
2- Lysander Simic (@AstralHunter)
Izzet- 1- Zyreli Zyherst (@Halfbloodcheetah)
2- Sibylla Rathbone (@Chaser)
Rakdos- 1- Zefen Gal Fitzbyr (@SpiritedWolfe)
2- Avali Hans Smythe (@SpiritedWolfe)
Gruul- 1- Manelau "Maneuel" RiTimm (@Stegosaurus)
2- Mirgajan "Mira" Gedoraws (@Stegosaurus)
Golgari- 1- Asphyxius "Nero" Poisonim (@15253)
2- Nachtan Telemon "Nacht" Bias (@15253)
Selesnya- 1- Tāne Mahuta "Cactus Jack" Selesnya (@Deskro)
2- Daryon Pippalook (@CandyWizard)
Dimir- 1- Raevelle Aisling "Raeve" Ghornal (@QueenOfHearts)
2- Frost Lorelyne (@Verser)
Orzhov- 1- Revan (@Verser)
2- Nefarias "Nef" Mora (@Deskro)
Boros- 1- Tumeric Baharat (@Lumi)
Guildless- 1- Severan Calerus "Shade" Torin (@LordZeus)
2- Trykster "Tryk" Rivelle (@Chaser)
Note that once a character is eliminated (the terms and conditions of the elimination will be discussed in the DT with each of the Trials...), you may no longer write as that specific character. The Maze shan't allow it...
Character Template
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[b][u]Chosen Guild-[/u][/b] (or lack thereof)
[b][u]Full name-[/u][/b] (there is no lore behind any names, so be unique)
[b][u]Race-[/u][/b]
[b][u]Age-[/u][/b] (between 14 and 49 please)
[b][u]Gender-[/u][/b]
[b][u]Appearance-[/u][/b] (fully detailed please. Include attire and appearance, as that will be what they will have with them in the Maze...)
[b][u]Backstory-[/u][/b] (since Ravnica is a city expanding over an entire continent, feel free to be imaginative... Just bear in mind what it is your Guild does, etc)
[b][u]Personality-[/u][/b] (detailed, but not a full psych-eval...)
[b][u]Skills-[/u][/b] (despite what you might think, cooking and hunting will be useful in the Maze...)
[b][u](Only for mages) Spell list-[/u][/b] (list up to 2 unique spells and 3 standard spells, like healing or firebolt, that your character can cast. No OP spells, please)
[b][u](Only for Warriors and Archers) Moves list-[/u][/b] (list up to 2 unique and 3 standard attacks/abilities your character can perform. No OP powers, please...)
[b][u]Strengths & Fears-[/u][/b]
[b][u]Random Question! (optional)-[/u][/b] If you were elected as the mayor of a city, or the president of a country, what would your main goals be during your term?
Fallen Champions
1st Trial
Though he fought bravely and talked even more, the Unnamed Boros Legionnaire's time in the Maze was short-lived and painful. The tribulations of the Taj-Nar Trial were as unbearable to him as his talking was to others.
However, with his last dying breath, he committed an act of selflessness, giving up his life to ensure that another Champion may continue, for one. more. Trial...
2nd Trial
And as a final word before you enter the Maze, I would like to tell you that this is a free and open fantasy SB, thus interesting spells, weapons, creatures, and races are going to be in here, and are also open to be created by you, so... Have fun.
The Maze is waiting for you, and the whole of Ravnica is depending on you. Fight well, be smart, and above all, stay alive
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