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[Sirus]

_{^{First time GMing a game, please be gentle}}

As far as wars go, this most recent one had been pretty bad.

Never mind the fact that much of the Empire lay in ruins. Never mind that countless families have been torn apart (in some cases quite literally). Never mind that anyone half-way sane could tell you that there was still plenty of fighting to do in order to clear out remnant enemy forces.

No, the thing that made this war the worst one is that you had done something wrong. And you had gotten caught.

As the invasion had approached its blood-soaked climax, officers all over the Empire had begun to impose harsher and harsher penalties on any number of infractions, hoping to keep their shaken soldiers and panicky civilians in line. What would have resulted in some time in the stockades in peacetime, maybe five lashes at worst, now resulted in ten. Then twenty. Then lockup. Then executions.

You had been busted near the very end of the war, as the enemy marched on the capitol and no one was certain what would happen next. In some ways, this was a blessing: not even the most punctilious, by-the-book sort of officer was going to delay rushing to the Empress' aid in circumstances like this, not even to hang the worse scum imaginable. Thus, your sentence was put on hold. You got a few more weeks to live. After the war had been won, those weeks stretched into months. You were moved from one brig to another in search of an officer with sufficient free time to condemn your soul to the Abyss. You may have begun to wish that they'd just get it over with.

And so, as summer 201 AE approaches, you find yourself in a cell with some other luckless scum. Just waiting...and wishing that something would happen.


Yes, an FEF! Everyone likes these. Maybe this one will turn out okay.

World Map
World History
Nation Lore

We will be using the 1.3 version of the handbook, with some changes for (one can only hope) balance.
Current Changes (subject to change).
Haspen's Memory Magic system.

Spoiler: Who are the players? (click to show/hide)

The players will be soldiers, mercenaries, and possibly ordinary citizens who have accused of some wrongdoing, and sentenced to death because of it. When the game starts, all PCs will be in prison awaiting their fate.

In addition to regular character sheet submissions, I require that each prospective player PM me a detail of what happened to put your character in jail. I request that you not share these details with others until after the game starts, though if a couple of players wish to collaborate on a backstory that is allowed. Make sure to run it by me first.

Be creative! Having an interesting backstory will make it more likely that your character will be accepted.

Spoiler: Sample Sheet (click to show/hide)

Name:
Mug: (optional but recommended)
Sprite: (optional)
Class: (include planned promotion if you have them clear)
Character Skill:
Affinity: (leave this blank until I give you choices)
Personal Fault:
Personal Skills:

Preferred Stats:

Weapon Profs:

Total Level:
Level/Tier:

HP: Base (+Bonus) (Prog%)
STR: Base (+Bonus) (Prog%)
MAG: Base (+Bonus) (Prog%)
SKL: Base (+Bonus) (Prog%)
LCK: Base (+Bonus) (Prog%)
DEF: Base (+Bonus) (Prog%)
RES: Base (+Bonus) (Prog%)
SPD: Base (+Bonus) (Prog%)
CON: Base (+Bonus)
AID: CON-1
MOV: Base

Bio: (optional but very much recommended)

Build your characters starting at Trainee class. However, I will be rolling your first five levels before the game begins to put everyone at first class. Make sure that you know what you will be promoting to!

IC thread!

Active Characters
Stray Wolf, Myrmidon (SeriousConcentrate)
Adrien, Fighter (Taricus)
Alain Cromwell, Mage (Stratos)
Yara, Wyvern Rider (Gaterhyme)
Edmund Brauner, Dark Priest (Solymr)
Gawen Cawallader, Knight (KingMurdoc)
William Warwick, Shaman (Lucus Casius)
Ghamina al-Ghul, Bard (GiglameshDespair)
Aaron Hawklight, Archer (EXLink)
Miranda Solas, Thief (Twinwolf)

[Twinwolf]

PTW

Going Thief, probably.

[Swordstar]

PTW

Will get character up later, no idea what I'm doing

[SeriousConcentrate]

PTPL

I think I'll rework Stray Wolf to fit the lore. I only got to write like fifteen posts for her in Maisoh so she's practically unused. Not sure if I'll go Swordmaster or Samurai for final class yet but starting as Myrmidon for sure.

[Lucus Casius]

Deal me in.

[GiglameshDespair]

Spoiler: Ghamina al-Ghul (click to show/hide)

Name: Ghamina al-Ghul
Class: Performer Trainee
Character Specific Skill: Miracle
Affinity:
Personal Fault: Scars Immaterial: -15 eva after performing a male character.
Personal Skill: Aria of the Desert: +15 eva after performing a female character.
 
Preferred stats: LUK, SPD
 
Weapon profs: None
 
Level: 1
Total Level: 1
 
Progression spent: (330/330)
 
HP:  15 (70%)
STR:  2 (00%)
MAG:  2 (55%)
SKL:  2 (55%)
CON:  3
AID:  2
LUK:  5 (50%)
DEF:  1 (20%) (+2)
RES:  3 (20%) (+2)
SPD:  5 (60%)
MOV:  4

Bio:

[S34N1C]

In! Expect a mage.

[SOLDIER First]

assassin! whoa shocker

maybe i'll write a unique backstory this time

[Zetaark]

Spoiler: Fey (click to show/hide)

Name: Fey Valencia
Mug:
Sprite:
Class: Fighter Trainee-->Pirate-->Swashbuckler
Character Skill: Daunt
Affinity: (leave this blank until I give you choices)
Personal Fault:
-Fan of Animals: If facing a mounted unit, -15 HIT
Personal Skills:
-First Impressions: If attacking a unit that has 100% HP, +2 STR
-Mage Slayer: If facing a magic user(Mage) or its promotion, +2 AS

Preferred Stats: (Strength/HP Trainee) (HP/Speed First Class)

Weapon Profs: Hack (C), Axes (D)

Total Level: 6
Level/Tier: 1 (First Class)

HP: 20 (55%)
STR: 6 (65%)
MAG: 0 (0%)   
SKL: 2 (45%)
LCK: 1 (15%)
DEF: 3 (40%)   
RES: 0 (+2) (55%)
SPD: 2 (+2) (55%) 

CON: 6
AID: 5
MOV: 4

Bio: Born around the coasts of Rasparol, Fey was raised under the constant threat of bandit raids and the like. Rather than hide away, Fey took up the axe and fought against oncoming bandits, much to the dismay of her parents who did not want to be any more involved than they already were. Since she still did care for her parents, she decided to leave home, with nothing but her axe keeping her company. The next decade of her life started off as she took over an outgoing ship and became a pirate. From there she began to muster up a crew and cause havoc for many a trade ship, boarding unsuspecting ships and avoiding capture. As the war with the Wastelanders began, Fey had little concern for them as they didn't pay her much mind. As the war went on and imperial ships began to patrol, Fey and her crew decided to ignore most of the fighting and take their own raids elsewhere.

[Furtuka]

PTW

[Sirus]

After some confusion in the IRC, I want to try and clarify a couple things:

Yes, elves and dwarves exist in this universe. No, they are not playable. They would have been captured alive if suspected of committing a crime and returned to their respective peoples for judgement. The Empire's current position is somewhat precarious and they have no desire of alienating their few allies.
The important part about the backstory is being accused of a crime and getting thrown in prison. There could have been extenuating circumstances, or you could be framed. Or you could have been in the wrong place at the wrong time. Perhaps you committed one misdemeanor too many and the village sheriff decided to finally be done with you. Or you could be guilty as sin. It's really up to you.

[Blade Master Model 42]

ptw, I'll read stuff after I finish the LoI turn.

[I_Like_Pi]

PTW might try to be an axe user.

[Taricus]

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Adrien
Mug:
Class: Fighter Trainee -> Fighter -> Hero
Character Skill: Imbue
Affinity: (leave this blank until I give you choices)
Personal Fault:
-These fools are mine!: When within three spaces of three or more allies, -10 to hit and evasion
Personal Skills:
-Bring them on!: When within thee spaces of three or more enemies, +10 to hit and evasion
-Regeneration: At 50% HP or under, +2 to Imbue heal rate.
-Lord of Destruction: When within three spaces of three or more enemies, +2 to damage (Activates on Promotion to Hero)

Preferred Stats: (STR, HP (Trainee)), (STR, SKL (Fighter))

Weapon Profs: Hack (C), Axes (D)

Total Level: 6
Level/Tier: 1 (First Class)

HP: 20 (60%)
STR: 6 (50%)
MAG: 0 (+2) (45%)
SKL: 2 (30%)
LCK: 1 (40%)
DEF: 3 (40%)
RES: 0 (35%)
SPD: 2 (+2) (30%)
CON: 6
AID: 5
MOV: 4

Bio: Sent in PM

[Lucus Casius]

Spoiler: William Warwick (click to show/hide)

Name: William Warwick
Mug:
Sprite: (optional)
Class: Mage Trainee -> Shaman
Character Skill: Potential
Affinity: (leave this blank until I give you choices)
Personal Fault:
-Abstraction:  When there are no allied units within 3 spaces, -10 Dodge.
Personal Skills:
-Scholia Nefastus:  When at or above 50% HP, +10 Hit and Eva.
-Ars Obscura:  When using Ancient Gamble, +15 Hit.


Preferred Stats:  Skill, Magic -> Magic, Skill

Weapon Profs: Dread (C), Dark (D)

Total Level: 1
Level/Tier: 1 (Trainee)

HP: 17  (60%)
STR: 2+2  (55%)
MAG: 5+2  (50%)
SKL: 4  (65%)
LCK: 2 (45%)
DEF: 0  (15%)
RES: 3  (20%)
SPD: 4  (60%)
CON: 3
AID: 2
MOV: 4

Bio: A former well-respected and highly commended professor at the Mage Academy in the heartland.  Lost his position towards the end of the war following claims of ethical conflicts.