Post by KeshmarCurlyHair on May 6, 2011 19:14:41 GMT -5
For those of you that have come across this message board RPG, welcome! This RPG is made as a way to flesh out the background story for an MMORPG that I am involved with making. Further information and reading can be found on our wiki.
As of right now, only two people, Kazuki4356, who is my bestie, and I(an MMORPG creative director hopeful) are RPing here. That may or may not change in the future as we get more people involved in the project, but this RPG will never be publicly available. However, this RPG is part of a bigger project. One that I am hoping to expand into more mediums. A webcomic, tattoo art series, and even an open-source storyline sandworld MMORPG some day. If you're really interested and are seriously considering joining us, following the story, or otherwise contributing to the project, just add me on Yahoo messenger (keshmarcurlyhair@yahoo.com) so we can get to know you, or follow me on Twitter(@keshmarorange)!
The RPG takes place in a planet named "Aster", an alternate-universe Earth which never spawned a satellite, so the planet's inhabitants never knew of a moon. Aster is known as the "Dream World" by some on Earth, in the 'Real World'. Aster's relation to Earth exists, but the two worlds hardly ever interact, being on separate dimensional planes. Almost everyone on Aster has a dimensional counterpart, essentially another version of each particular individual, that exists on Earth. The two beings are very similar in looks and sometimes personality, but their experiences effectively make them different people.
A world developed vastly different from Earth, most of Aster is mostly in a stable pre-industrial state with cultures that greatly differ from Earth's. The people of Aster have much higher physical potential than us, due to the actual existence of spiritual power and energy, as well as access to 'magic'. Because of physical demands, most soldiers are in their prime in their teens and 20s, and usually retire no later than age 50, but much much earlier if they start a family and choose a peaceful life. Powerful individuals are abler to hold and improve their rank or status for decades, and some magically-gifted individuals can even manually extend their own lifespan. Fortunate individuals are born as descendants of Aster's various deities. These individuals are considered demigods, or in the often case of social acceptance, nobles.
Despite most of Aster being pre-industrial, males and females are treated equally with no issues of sexual discrimination by Aster's major societies. There is complete sexual freedom on Aster, and both sexes have an equally strong sex drive. Also, the concept of non-biological 'gender' or 'cross-dressing' of any sort is nonexistent on Aster as clothing, hair styles and the like are not attributed to males or females. The majority of commonfolk tend to be masculine in dress, behavior and expression, while nobles and wealthy families tend to be more feminine and pampered in the same respects. On Aster, the terms "boy" and "girl" tend to refer to a person's masculine or feminine expressions, rather than a description of their sexual characteristics.
The seven main races in Aster are Humans of course, Turans, who are a vampiric race of day-walkers, Telians, a race of night elves led by a tyrannical overlord, Gorans, who are nigh-emotionless cave dwellers, Skorsans, who are prideful dwarf-analogs, Anthrans, who are a race of horned hunter-gatherers, and Anoid-Creatures, who are hybrids of Anoids(humanoids) and creatures and include sub-races like Orcs, Werewolves, or Nymphs. Also in Aster are many creature types, both Earthlike and not Earthlike, and vary wildly between animalistic, plantlike, monstrous, elemental, artificial, non-corporeal, and even celestial.
Careers on Aster are ordered into RPG-like "job classes", and each person on Aster may have a primary job class as well as a secondary one. There are over 200 job classes which range from civilian classes like Librarian or Jeweler to military and combat classes like Guard or Assassin, and even magical job classes like Priest or Ritualist. The most powerful of individuals may be qualified to attempt Sage Trials. Most that attempt these trials do not succeed, often even die, but those that pass them gain the rank of Sage, a powerful being whose abilities and spiritual strength rival demigods.
The main characters of this RPG are as follows:
Kaori Razra: My main character. A female that lived in a peaceful desert village, until it was destroyed 4 years ago by Nocturnian invasion. She awoke in the present-day with no memories of the past 4 years after the invasion, with strange powers produced by a ring on her finger. She now has the ability to summon a katana and battle robes at will. Her innate element is Fire, and her job class is "Samurai"(class name pending). Her Earth identity is Kazami Kaori, a 16-year-old Japanese girl.
Kazuki Sekai: Kazuki4356's main character. A male who grew up in the foreign land of Tophiopololis, training in the junior royal military. He experienced a Nocturnian attack as well, and has been in search of the lost Tophiopolitan princess ever since, working as a bodyguard along the way. His innate element is Electric, and his job class is "Magic Knight". His Earth identity is Satou Kazuki, a 16-year-old Japanese boy.
Andi Kanase: A young kunoichi from the female-only ninja village called Telgen. She is a young and skilled child genius who graduated her ninja academy early, and now travels the Razia continent with her two older underlings, Grega and Terka, looking for jobs. Her innate element is Wind, and her job class is "Ninja". Her Earth identity is Andi Carter, a 14-year-old American girl.
Yuuji Kitani: A young pirate, who is supposedly a reincarnation of the legendary pirate king. After passing a test from the pirate king , he overthrowed the king, jailing him, then claimed his pirate ship, the Cobolt Storm. Yuuji then formed a crew of outsiders and oddballs to sail the world with. His innate element is Water, and his job class is "Pirate". His Earth identity is Nakano Yuuji, a 17-year-old Japanese boy.
Megumi Tophio: The former princess, and heir to the throne of Tophiopolis, a now Nocturnian-ruled kingdom. Since, she has been in hiding in a remote inn near the eastern shore of the Salius continent with her mentor, Vira. Her innate element is Aster, and her job class is "Warrior". Her Earth identity is Asakura Megumi, a 14-year-old Japanese girl.
Yukari Lanoia: The young relative of Salori Lanoia, the progenitor of the modern Turan race that still lives on today. She attends the Lanoian magic academy, but seems to be using her magic for dark arts. Not much is known about her yet, as she and her family hold many secrets. Her innate element is Dark, and her job class is "Witch". Her Earth identity is Satou Yukari, a 14-year-old Japanese girl.
Noel Anstrum: The Nocturnian overlord's oldest son and heir to the throne. Two years ago, he was killed and brought back to life by Auvian, the head mage of Nocturnia, as a female. Auvian then blackmailed Noel into serving him, or else he would reveal Noel's sex and accuse her of being a fake. Her innate element is Dark, and her job class is "Dark Knight". Her Earth identity is Noel Anstrum, a 17-year-old French boy.
Julian Turner: An albino female raised as a male in an orphanage in the Norisam kingdom, but then adopted by a wealthy family. She has since saved Norisam and was knighted by the king, and is now living with a priest in a temple deep in the northern mountains. Her innate element is Light, and her job class is "Paladin". Her Earth identity is Julian Elie Turner, a 17-year-old British girl who still relatively keeps her Aster appearance, which on Earth comes off as extremely boyish.
And again, there is a lot of adult content expressed in this RPG. Parental discretion is highly recommended.
As of right now, only two people, Kazuki4356, who is my bestie, and I(an MMORPG creative director hopeful) are RPing here. That may or may not change in the future as we get more people involved in the project, but this RPG will never be publicly available. However, this RPG is part of a bigger project. One that I am hoping to expand into more mediums. A webcomic, tattoo art series, and even an open-source storyline sandworld MMORPG some day. If you're really interested and are seriously considering joining us, following the story, or otherwise contributing to the project, just add me on Yahoo messenger (keshmarcurlyhair@yahoo.com) so we can get to know you, or follow me on Twitter(@keshmarorange)!
The RPG takes place in a planet named "Aster", an alternate-universe Earth which never spawned a satellite, so the planet's inhabitants never knew of a moon. Aster is known as the "Dream World" by some on Earth, in the 'Real World'. Aster's relation to Earth exists, but the two worlds hardly ever interact, being on separate dimensional planes. Almost everyone on Aster has a dimensional counterpart, essentially another version of each particular individual, that exists on Earth. The two beings are very similar in looks and sometimes personality, but their experiences effectively make them different people.
A world developed vastly different from Earth, most of Aster is mostly in a stable pre-industrial state with cultures that greatly differ from Earth's. The people of Aster have much higher physical potential than us, due to the actual existence of spiritual power and energy, as well as access to 'magic'. Because of physical demands, most soldiers are in their prime in their teens and 20s, and usually retire no later than age 50, but much much earlier if they start a family and choose a peaceful life. Powerful individuals are abler to hold and improve their rank or status for decades, and some magically-gifted individuals can even manually extend their own lifespan. Fortunate individuals are born as descendants of Aster's various deities. These individuals are considered demigods, or in the often case of social acceptance, nobles.
Despite most of Aster being pre-industrial, males and females are treated equally with no issues of sexual discrimination by Aster's major societies. There is complete sexual freedom on Aster, and both sexes have an equally strong sex drive. Also, the concept of non-biological 'gender' or 'cross-dressing' of any sort is nonexistent on Aster as clothing, hair styles and the like are not attributed to males or females. The majority of commonfolk tend to be masculine in dress, behavior and expression, while nobles and wealthy families tend to be more feminine and pampered in the same respects. On Aster, the terms "boy" and "girl" tend to refer to a person's masculine or feminine expressions, rather than a description of their sexual characteristics.
The seven main races in Aster are Humans of course, Turans, who are a vampiric race of day-walkers, Telians, a race of night elves led by a tyrannical overlord, Gorans, who are nigh-emotionless cave dwellers, Skorsans, who are prideful dwarf-analogs, Anthrans, who are a race of horned hunter-gatherers, and Anoid-Creatures, who are hybrids of Anoids(humanoids) and creatures and include sub-races like Orcs, Werewolves, or Nymphs. Also in Aster are many creature types, both Earthlike and not Earthlike, and vary wildly between animalistic, plantlike, monstrous, elemental, artificial, non-corporeal, and even celestial.
Careers on Aster are ordered into RPG-like "job classes", and each person on Aster may have a primary job class as well as a secondary one. There are over 200 job classes which range from civilian classes like Librarian or Jeweler to military and combat classes like Guard or Assassin, and even magical job classes like Priest or Ritualist. The most powerful of individuals may be qualified to attempt Sage Trials. Most that attempt these trials do not succeed, often even die, but those that pass them gain the rank of Sage, a powerful being whose abilities and spiritual strength rival demigods.
The main characters of this RPG are as follows:
Kaori Razra: My main character. A female that lived in a peaceful desert village, until it was destroyed 4 years ago by Nocturnian invasion. She awoke in the present-day with no memories of the past 4 years after the invasion, with strange powers produced by a ring on her finger. She now has the ability to summon a katana and battle robes at will. Her innate element is Fire, and her job class is "Samurai"(class name pending). Her Earth identity is Kazami Kaori, a 16-year-old Japanese girl.
Kazuki Sekai: Kazuki4356's main character. A male who grew up in the foreign land of Tophiopololis, training in the junior royal military. He experienced a Nocturnian attack as well, and has been in search of the lost Tophiopolitan princess ever since, working as a bodyguard along the way. His innate element is Electric, and his job class is "Magic Knight". His Earth identity is Satou Kazuki, a 16-year-old Japanese boy.
Andi Kanase: A young kunoichi from the female-only ninja village called Telgen. She is a young and skilled child genius who graduated her ninja academy early, and now travels the Razia continent with her two older underlings, Grega and Terka, looking for jobs. Her innate element is Wind, and her job class is "Ninja". Her Earth identity is Andi Carter, a 14-year-old American girl.
Yuuji Kitani: A young pirate, who is supposedly a reincarnation of the legendary pirate king. After passing a test from the pirate king , he overthrowed the king, jailing him, then claimed his pirate ship, the Cobolt Storm. Yuuji then formed a crew of outsiders and oddballs to sail the world with. His innate element is Water, and his job class is "Pirate". His Earth identity is Nakano Yuuji, a 17-year-old Japanese boy.
Megumi Tophio: The former princess, and heir to the throne of Tophiopolis, a now Nocturnian-ruled kingdom. Since, she has been in hiding in a remote inn near the eastern shore of the Salius continent with her mentor, Vira. Her innate element is Aster, and her job class is "Warrior". Her Earth identity is Asakura Megumi, a 14-year-old Japanese girl.
Yukari Lanoia: The young relative of Salori Lanoia, the progenitor of the modern Turan race that still lives on today. She attends the Lanoian magic academy, but seems to be using her magic for dark arts. Not much is known about her yet, as she and her family hold many secrets. Her innate element is Dark, and her job class is "Witch". Her Earth identity is Satou Yukari, a 14-year-old Japanese girl.
Noel Anstrum: The Nocturnian overlord's oldest son and heir to the throne. Two years ago, he was killed and brought back to life by Auvian, the head mage of Nocturnia, as a female. Auvian then blackmailed Noel into serving him, or else he would reveal Noel's sex and accuse her of being a fake. Her innate element is Dark, and her job class is "Dark Knight". Her Earth identity is Noel Anstrum, a 17-year-old French boy.
Julian Turner: An albino female raised as a male in an orphanage in the Norisam kingdom, but then adopted by a wealthy family. She has since saved Norisam and was knighted by the king, and is now living with a priest in a temple deep in the northern mountains. Her innate element is Light, and her job class is "Paladin". Her Earth identity is Julian Elie Turner, a 17-year-old British girl who still relatively keeps her Aster appearance, which on Earth comes off as extremely boyish.
And again, there is a lot of adult content expressed in this RPG. Parental discretion is highly recommended.
