Quote from: Log of Capitan Matvkyr[note]The ship similar to a baghlah (http://www.al-bab.com/bys/articles/taylorpix1.htm), and is crewed by about 20 sailors, including the Captain.
The sail that ripped, as well as the fore sail, was a lateen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateen).[/note]Week 1, 5th Day:
We are well on our way. We lost sight of land two days ago and are in the open ocean.
Week 2, 3rd Day:
This is why sailors of old feared open ocean voyages; the navigator left me with one horrifying piece of information: the stars are becoming unreliable, and we may be lost. I pray to the Gods not.
Week 2, 5th Day:
A storm started this morning and has only strengthened throughout the day. The storm is strong enough on it's own, but since we are in what appear to be shallows, it is all the stronger. The passengers and even the crew are worried. So am I.
Later:
The aft lateen ripped while we were taking it down during some particularly bad gusts. We can stitch up the tear temporarily, but we are going to have to buy a new one.
Week 2, 7th Day:
We think we may have spotted land at dusk, but cannot be sure until first light. The storm has calmed, but there are still heavy clouds, leaving the already unreliable stars invisible. We cannot even see the moons.[/ic]
[ic=Postscriptum]Before first light of the next day, the ship wrecked among what appears to be a group of islands.
You are on, from as far as you can tell, the largest of a group of islands. You wrecked some ways out to sea on a reef, and the crew, including the captain drowned. Somehow, you made your way to shore.[/ic]
Quote from: http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?34903Threads[/url] setting[/b]. While information is limited, and I apologized, fit your character in as best you can. Also, be creative; make shit up if you want to. This is to hopefully get my design work moving again.
*I'm hoping for at least 4 characters, but am willing to go higher, as long as you participate. For some reason, my other games have fallen apart via lack of participation, either on my part, or on the player's part. Hopefully this won't happen this time.
*And the most important rule: keep it within reason. It's free form, but that doesn't mean you can just do whatever you feel like. If there is to be an approximate character level, I'd say around 2nd or 3rd level.[/list]
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Could I play another form of people, and make their culture up as I go along? Just hypothetically, that is. I'd be happy to play a Kreshi, as they're very interesting and very detailed, but you said to make stuff up as you go along to help you jog your imagination, if you want. :P
Quote from: WensleydaleCould I play another form of people, and make their culture up as I go along? Just hypothetically, that is. I'd be happy to play a Kreshi, as they're very interesting and very detailed, but you said to make stuff up as you go along to help you jog your imagination, if you want. :P
Go for it.
I've got an idea for this, I'll have it fully developed in 24 hours.
Quote from: Sir VorpalI've got an idea for this, I'll have it fully developed in 24 hours.
Ok, cool.
Bump.
Hooray for Failure! ( / Bump)
I'd be up for playing, I waited the first day becuase I wanted to see the other concepts, but since it seems that wait is going to be quite lengthy, I'll try and get a guy up by the end of the night.
You want chars posted here, or PMed to you, or what?
I'm sorry, I always say, Hey! I'll join, then I never get around to doing a character for some reason. I will try to remembetr this time, but if more people join, don't wait for me.
Quote from: Sir VorpalI'm sorry, I always say, Hey! I'll join, then I never get around to doing a character for some reason. I will try to remembetr this time, but if more people join, don't wait for me.
Ok, cool.
I'm willing to join, I already have a character in mind. Unfortunately I'll be writing a paper all day tomorrow, so I might be joining a tad late.
Quote from: HaphazzardI'm willing to join, I already have a character in mind. Unfortunately I'll be writing a paper all day tomorrow, so I might be joining a tad late.
Meh. Take your time. It's been up for almost a month now. A little bit longer of a wait isn't a problem.
Oops.
I kind of forgot all about this, I'll have my character concept up soon. Sorry Limetom!
OK, here's my concept.
Saerun is a Kreshi Auarh, exiled from his family for murder. In the modern terminology, it'd be called manslaughter, but his family exiled him for it in any case. Saerun has always been a devout follower of Saetheg, a fit hunter with a charming personality, well-liked in the tribe. He seemed on the fast course to an important position in the tribe, but tragedy befell his wedding. His second-cousin by his mother's father's mother was an attractive woman, and most in the tribe believed they would be a good match. However, some voiced their concerns, as, if Saerun had one flaw, it was his quick temper. He always apologized, and it had never been a great flaw, but he was known for acting rashly in anger. Alcohol never helped the problem, and eventually spelt his doom. It was the third day of his wedding, and there was a great deal of celebration in the tribe, the two newlyweds were acknowledged by all present to be the picture of happiness. It seemed that the concerned voice were wrong, that it would all pan out. Then Saerun's intoxicated brother made one too many risqué jokes about the wedding night. Had Saerun himself been sober, nothing would have come of it but laughter. As it was, he took offense at a mis-interpreted slight on his new wife, and struck his brother in the face. his brother fell down, and didn't get back up. It seemed that, in his drunken anger, Saerun had struck too hard, and killed his brother. Saerun was morified by his actions, and fled his family in the night, choosing to not force the exile to come. He ran to the nearest port, and took the first ship that was leaving.
Saerun is so freshly Auarh that it hasn't set in by the beginning, and he will think of himself as a traditional Kreshi for at least the next few weeks.
What's it with you all and your tragedies relating to the Kreshi and marriage? This is the second one... ;) (Nice work, by the way.)
Anyway, take your time posting your characters; my laptop is on the fritz, and although I really hope not, is probably done for. Thank God the library right next to my dorm is open 24/7...
I'll check back as often as I can.
Ok, my computer is supposedly working again. Post away. Or don't. Whichever.