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Fallen Age RP
The age of technology has come and gone, and with it, most of the human race. After the Great Plague, only a fraction of the humans who once populated the earth are left, and those who remain are faced with the oldest struggle of all time - survival. Survival is everything. Survival is doing whatever it takes to make sure that you make it, even if someone else doesn’t. Because if you die, then so do the memories of every friend and loved one you ever knew who woke up on the last morning of their life to find that they too, had gotten sick. And so began the Fallen Age.
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That was 79 years ago. The smart ones and the strong ones survived. They banded together, because it was the only way, and after a few decades or so, for grit, or resourcefulness, or for sheer force of will, a few came out on top and formed five clans:
Ebony.
Korranth.
The Vali Nation.
X-85.
Incendium.
Some are enemies. Some are allies. They coexist, they fight, they survive. Friendship is something that everyone needs but no one believes in - or dares to trust. But one day, something changes. Scouts bring news of Kzaldaran, an empire devoted to eliminating those who refuse to bend to their will. And they’re coming their way. No one yet has survived their wrath, and the clans won’t either, unless they unite. But will they be able to put aside their differences, their politics and disagreements, or will they fall into a war that will eventually destroy them?
These are the clans:
Ebony - The Ebonese people are unique from the other clans because their ancestors all had one thing in common - their dark, black-brown eyes. These eyes indicated an incredibly rare gene that granted immunity from the Plague. While everyone else around them got sick, the Ebonies stayed healthy. In the first few years after the Plague struck, they travelled from group to group with all the other survivors, but over time they gradually stuck with others with the same ebony eyes, until eventually the clan was formed. As a result, many bits and pieces of other clans cultures have worked their way into Ebonese culture. Ebonies value healing and self sacrifice to help others. Ebony and Incendium have always had a very strained relationship.
Korranth - When the Plague struck, Korranth was one of the last cities infected. It’s leaders, and a selection of the city’s healthiest people between the ages 15 and 25, quarantined themselves and the city’s supplies in the capitol building, and stationed guards around the city to prevent the infected from entering. It didn’t work. One by one, the guards got sick, and soon all of Korranth but those inside the building were wiped out. They did not do the noble thing. They did not do the right thing. But there they were, alive, while those who had were not. Repulsed by what their leaders had done, the young drove out the old and had them make sure it was safe to go outside, and from then on they took charge. Korranthians prize youth and morality above everything else, and will always own up to their mistakes. The Korranth and the Incendi are allies.
The Vali Nation - After the Great Plague, those who survived travelled in small groups from abandoned town to abandoned town, scavenging for supplies. The Vali Nation is built upon scraps and determination, and was pieced together over a long period of time by stragglers and salvaging. They are named after Vali, the Norse god and son of Odin, and one of the few who survived Ragnarok - the end of the world, in Norse Mythology. They are generally more focused on peace and cooperation, and are the only clan to have an alliance with X-85 Teraldi, due to their non-combative nature. Their culture is a mix of any Pre-Fallen Age information they could scrounge up, and customs from the different groups that joined to form the Vali.
X-85 - Also known as Teraldi. Named for the origin of their survival, an isolated, abandoned warehouse in the sector X-85, of the Teraldi forest, that somehow managed to shelter them from the Great Plague. They avoided getting sick only by turning away everyone seeking shelter, and thus they prize hardness of heart and isolation as the most effective means of survival. They accept new members only after intense scrutiny, and are extremely proud and loyal. Their only alliance is the Vali Nation.
Incendium - The most brutal of the clans, named after how they burned an entire village to the ground to wipe out the risk of disease after the Plague, and then built their base from its ashes. The Incendi are warriors through and through, and choose fire as their symbol, seeing themselves as its master. The Incendi and the Teraldi have always fought, the Incendi seeing the Teraldi as cowards and the Teraldi seeing the Incendi as idiots - neither of which is true. The Incendi have always liked to encroach just a little to far on to X-84’s well protected land, which grates against the Teraldi custom of isolation.
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Character Sheet:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
Clan:
Position/role (leader, second, fighter, hunter, etc.):
Appearance:
Personality:
Background/history:
Other:
My charrie:
Name: Kye Ghidaki
Gender: Female
Age: 23
Clan: X-85
Position/role (leader, second, fighter, hunter, etc.): Leader
Appearance: Around 5’6, with thick, frizzy/curly red brown hair usually in a braid reaching halfway down her back or loose with smaller braids woven in. Light freckles and grey-green eyes.
Personality: Strong and cold. Will do anything to keep her people safe, even if they don’t like it. Respected by her people, and proud. Most people think her emotionless, but this is only because her emotions are so strong she has learned to suppress them and pretend they don’t exist. She believes that they interfere with her ability to lead and make the right choice. Determined, but somewhat close minded.
Background/history: Kye grew up in Teraldi and was elected leader after proving herself worthy through a series of tests administered to her generation, assessing fighting ability and the Teraldi qualities of quick thinking and intelligence. Like all who live during the Fallen Age, she has seen death firsthand. Kye was mentored by X-85’s strict previous leader, Rowan Taliq. She’s had to make it impossible, difficult choices for her people, and though they can’t see it, it’s taken a real toll on her.
Other: It would be cool if she had a second who was her complete opposite, in order to challenge her views
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A couple more things:
1. Please try and post regularly. I’d like to keep this rp going and not have it die off. I will probably only be able to post on weekends because school is hard, but I’ll do my best and we’ll see how this goes.
2. This world is yours to explore - feel free to add in any details or develop what you’d like, as long as it’s consistent with what has already been established. I may even change things that I’ve already written in order for things to make more sense or to fix any mistakes.
submitted by The Riddler, age 16, Here
(February 12, 2019 - 10:51 pm)
(February 12, 2019 - 10:51 pm)
Riddler!!!!! *hugs* You've started an RP!!!! I must join now!!!!! Did you sign up to the nano classroom yet? Warning: it might be a bit slow but just bear with us. Oh! Can you say hi to Kestrel for me? How's she been? How've you been? Gosh, ya'll are sophomores now, right? How's that going? Do you still both go to the same school?
LITTLE READER!!!!!! *tackle hugs* omk I haven't seen you in forever!!!! How've you been? How's life? Ak, all my old RP buddies yay! :P
Ok sorry I'll do the sheet thing now.
Name: Achi Skyfyar
Gender: non-binary! They, them, their.
Age: 25
Clan: Vali Nation
Role: Leader
Appearance: Average height, stronger/thicker build, milky brown skin, but has vitiligo on their right arm and across their chest/neck and back, and a little down their legs and up their face. Has a broad chest but soft facial features, strong arms and legs built for running. They have black dreadlocks and light amber eyes.
Personality: Determined and optimistic. Has high hopes for the future of the clans. Will stand their ground but knows when to run to protect the ones they care about. Protective and loyal, always stays true to their word. Doesn't like labels, and meditates to help them think. Believes in spirituality and freedom for everyone. A thoughtful strategist, hates acting on impulses and dislikes people who don't listen before jumping head-on into something. Holds a deep respect for all life. Is respected and respects, cares a lot about their nation and values the belief that each member inside holds a value and influence that cannot be replaced and should not be ignored.
Background: fairly normal for a Vail resident, was a hunter before a leader, and always had to thank the animal for their life before killing, and has taught the hunters to do the same. Has never witnessed death of a someone close to them, and would like to keep it that way. Became leader through their determination and ideas to better the value of living in the Vali nation.
(February 17, 2019 - 4:44 pm)
Hi Claaws!!! Nice to rp with you again :)
Yes, Kestrel and I still go to the same school and we’re also in most of the same classes together. Being a sophomore is pretty good but also very stressful. The best classes this year for me are math and history, but that’s mainly because they have my favorite teachers. I think Kestrel was going to join this rp but got caught up in busy-ness. I think she might still end up joining at some point. I’ll tell her you say hi! I keep planning on joining nano but then getting too busy, but hopefully tomorrow if I get a snow day I’ll be able to.
@Leeli - sure, I would be open to shipping Kye with Kael! They seem like they could have an interesting relationship.
(February 17, 2019 - 10:33 pm)
OH MY GOD CLAAWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TACKLE HUGS TO THE GROUND*
HIIIIIIII HOW ARE YOU???? I’VE MISSED YOUUUUU. Actually, I was just thinking of you the other day!
Sophomore year is... stressful. I didn’t realize how hard it’d be. We are still at the same school, and loving it here :)
How is sophomore year for you? Have you read any good books lately? (I definitely could use a new fantasy series to get overly invested in hehehe). How’s things going with writing?? Riddler and I are currently coauthoring a book! For now, we’re calling it Project Nonasquad (kind of a joke name, so that we can have something to refer to it by), and we’ve already got several characters developed. Now, we’re trying to do some worldbuilding. Riddler and I might make a post to update the rest of the CB about this and maybe get y’all involved.
Wow, it’s so good to see you againnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I didn’t realize how much I missed RPing with everyone.
<3 <3
(February 19, 2019 - 9:09 am)
(February 19, 2019 - 11:47 pm)
RIDDLER COME JOIN NANO.
Oh what math and history are you in? I'm not a fan of math, but I took all AP so now I don't have to do it in college!! ;p
KESTREL!!!!!! *is tackled hugged* haha yea, just you wait until junior year! I'm...struggling. I was failing all of my classes, literally full on flunking out of school, but I think I'm only failing 2 now, which means I get to stay in school! yay... Naw, I haven't read any good fantasy books latley. Well, I started Bear Town and everyone seems to like it, and I also read Words on Bathroom Walls but idk if that's what you're looking for? You guys should totally post some of it here! That's so cool yall are making a book! I'd definitely want to read it.
Little reader, yay! *high fives* Juinor crew! Yeah, life's been a bit busy for me too. Stressful, lol. I'm so excited for this RP! I missed all of you!!! Are you guys going to stay around longer? Oh, do you have nano too Reader? You should join!
(February 20, 2019 - 9:09 pm)
(February 20, 2019 - 9:25 pm)
Name: Ath-Haliah Amangka (Deputy Amangka)
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Clan: X-85 and proud of it.
Position/role (leader, second, fighter, hunter, etc.): Second in command/Deputy
Appearance: Average height, kinda busty but tries to hide it, layered brown hair, green eyes, fair skin and freckles. Always wears black clothing.
Personality: INTJ-A
Background/history: All of her family died in the Plague. Now all she wants is to be respected and feared/loved.
Other: OPEN TO SHIPPING WITH A GUY HER AGE
(February 17, 2019 - 7:02 pm)
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Clan: Incendium
Position/role (leader, second, fighter, hunter, etc.): Fighter
Appearance: Short, messy, slightly curly dark brown hair that curls down a little over one eye, green eyes, thick brows, and a small scar under his right eye. Slightly on the short side of average, about 6'0", thin and wiry, with tan skin. Does not wear armor but wears metal bracers that he can use to block sword cuts or other things. Carries a plain, well balanced sword, and several knives.
Personality: Quiet, generally seems closed off, but has random, irregular bursts of temper, can be sarcastic, and does have a sense of humor. He can get along with people fine, but never really makes friends with them. He's intelligent and relies on his speed and cunning in a fight. Is not particularly brutal, but will kill someone if it's necessary. Has a soft spot for little children, because of his sister.
Background/history: Leeli, so I was thinking about making him the previous leader's son. Could that work with Kael? Like, maybe, when Kael came to Incendium, the leader took him in, and he was raised as Jaedon's brother. However, Jaedon has no desire whatsoever to be leader and respects and supports Kael. When he was 9 or 10,( probably before Kael came), his 4 yr old sister wandered off and was never found. He was supposed to be watching her, but, irritated about it, got distracted. At the time they were traveling, camped not far from one of the Dead Towns (abandoned towns, from the time of the Plague, where no one ever goes, because people say the Plague still lingers in them). Because of this and because the Incendium clan was in a difficult time then, as the leader, Jaedon's father had to call off the search after a day or two. Blaming himself for this, Jaedon suppressed his fiery temper, which is what led to his irregular bursts of temper. This is also why he has no desire to be a leader, because he doesn't want to have to make the hard calls.
Other: Um, can't think of anything. He's open to shipping. Leeli, if this doesn't work for you, I can change his background.
Can't wait to start!
(February 18, 2019 - 10:27 am)
No, I love that idea! I think Kael would end up looking up to Jaedon and admiring him like an older-brother, and they’d probably have a close brother-like connection.
(February 18, 2019 - 4:57 pm)
Name: Sasha Volchenok (nickname: Wolfling, because that’s essentially what her last name translates to)
Gender: female
Age: 19
Clan: Incendium
Position/role (leader, second, fighter, hunter, etc.): second
Appearance: Blue-gray ice chip eyes framed by thick lashes. Pale white-blonde hair, falling to about halfway down her back, but it is almost always kept braided back. (Essentially your basic Russian girl, for a real life point of reference). About 5’7. Has a medium sized sunburst tattoo behind her left ear/ neck area ish, and a matching moon tattoo on her right temple. More of an acrobat’s build — lithe and delicate, but by no means fragile.
Personality: Has a very fiery personality, in the sense that she has issues with authority. She knows when to pick her battles, but this has been learned from years of trial and error. Has no problem taking risks, and is actually kind of impulsive. But, she’s got a lot of street smarts, so it usually works out. Usually. Very curious, and has a strong sense of adventure. Also has a fairly strong moral compass. A little bit reckless. Has anxiety, but has learned to suppress it for the most part. This has allowed her to have a lot of empathy and cares for others around her, but it won’t keep her from doing what needs to be done when it comes down to it.
Background/history: Sasha is Incendium born and raised, including her personality. She does not know who her actual parents are, because she was left on the doorstep of another family who had been sorely wanting for children. A kind act as it was, Sasha still struggles with a feeling of betrayal that she could not be raised by her true blood. We don’t know if her parents are alive or dead, but much of her fighting quality and refusal to give up comes from a feeling that she has to prove her worth. Because of this drive, among other talents, she was chosen to be Incendium’s second in command.
Other: I’d love for her to have a twin, if anyone wants to crate one! :)
(February 19, 2019 - 8:42 am)
Sorry, Jithkeeper! I fixed my mistake.
Also, I'm changing my Korranth character - Taston Amshru - to being a guard instead of a fighter.
That's all! Here's the current list (we've gotten a lot of new characters!):
X-85/Teraldi:
Kye Ghidaki - leader - The Riddler
Vesia Shrono - fighter - Jithkeeper
Ath-Haliah Amangka - second - Rogue Wildling
Ebony:
Jasmine Talkstail - leader - Kitten
Jasmine's sis - second - reserved by Cassandra the First
Reserved by Fleet
Vali:
Achi Skyfyar - leader - Claaws
second or fighter - reserved by Tafinx
Xavier Hunt - guard - Tuxedo Kitten
Reserved by Lyra
Incendium:
Rofkil Garnbae - hunter - Jithkeeper
Kael Asundra - leader - Leeli
Jaedon Kimbr - fighter - Little Reader
Sasha Volchenok - second - Kestrel
Korranth:
Ka'naid Anavid - leader - Catsclaw
Taston Amshru - guard - Kitten
Aaran Mansfield - fighter - Tuxedo Kitten
(February 19, 2019 - 12:06 pm)
Ok, I think we have enough people by now that we can start by Friday, or whenever this weekend I get around to making the first post. I will still accept characters for a little while after we’ve started, but once things start to pick up it might get a little difficult. If you’ve reserved a spot but still haven’t posted your character, please do so. Can’t wait to get started!
(February 19, 2019 - 2:05 pm)
Anyway, here’s my character:
(February 19, 2019 - 5:20 pm)
Is it too late for me to join?
(February 19, 2019 - 6:07 pm)
Not at all! You can definitely still join!
(February 19, 2019 - 10:43 pm)