[EX]The Rage of the Murderess(OOC)
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				Title: <strong>[EX]The Rage of the Murderess(OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nazgul</strong> on <strong>19-08-2010, 01:42:24</strong>
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				This RP is considered extreme for it will contain scenes of gore.<br><br><em>From the Journal of David West;<br><br>I’ve had the map piece for five years now.&nbsp; I can feel it and what it leads to calling to me everyday.&nbsp; I am still, as difficult as I find it to be, able to resist the urge to go after that which should not be sought.&nbsp; Soon I will be in Port Royal and the map can be passed on to someone better able to safeguard it.&nbsp; Some things should remain hidden.</em><br><br><div align="center">A Gypsynaz Production<br>(http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv46/nazguljcg/blahv2copy1.png)</div><br><br>The year is 1715.&nbsp; At this point in time, the Dutch are at war with the Spanish, though a cease fire is currently in effect, and the English are at war with the French.&nbsp; The Caribbean has become a prime trading hub and the settlements there thrive despite the constant threat from the pirates which roam the ocean.<br><br>You, for whatever reason, are making the crossing from England to Port Royal.&nbsp; You are travelling aboard The Flourish, an English trade galleon captained by David West.<br><br>Talk about a brief introduction.&nbsp; But frankly, in this case, it’s all that is required.&nbsp; Now for those of you who haven’t figured it out yet, this is a pirate RP.&nbsp; But being that it is being created by myself and the lovely Gypsy Queen, it will not be a typical pirate RP<br><br><span class="bbc_u">The Characters</span>:<br><br>For reasons which I cannot explain here, I would ask that the characters are people travelling to the Caribbean.&nbsp; You may be an officer on board The Flourish, but it would not be highly recommended.&nbsp; And now, here is the sheet.<br><br>Name:<br>Age: min 18/max40<br>Description:&nbsp; Pictures and/or text descriptions are fine.&nbsp; Illustrations are allowed.&nbsp; No anime or dolls. Nationality:&nbsp; anything European other than French<br>Position on crew/profession:<br>Weapons:&nbsp; Keep it in the period.&nbsp; Remember this takes place in 1715.&nbsp; So no Uzis.<br>Personality:<br>Bio: Please include your reason for making the crossing.&nbsp; You may reveal your bio throughout the RP if you choose, but you must PM either me or The Gypsy Queen a copy<br><br><span class="bbc_u">My Character</span><br><br>Name:&nbsp; David West<br>Age:&nbsp; 31<br>Description: (http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/piratesonline/images/thumb/8/8a/Admiral_James_Norington.jpg/300px-Admiral_James_Norington.jpg) <br>Nationality:&nbsp; English<br>Weapons: Long sword<br>Position on Crew: Captain<br>Personality: An English Soldier.&nbsp; Captain of the Flourish.&nbsp; A military man with a military mind.<br>Bio: To Be Revealed<br><br><br><span class="bbc_u">The Rules</span><br><br>All normal Elliquiy rules apply.<br>No Godmodding<br>No Metagaming.<br>No controlling or killing another player’s character without permission<br>No one liners.<br>Co op posting is allowed. (if you don’t know what this is, feel free to ask)&nbsp; <br>Please allow a minimum of two posts before posting again.<br>Myself and The Gypsy Queen are god.<br>Follow the code of the ship.&nbsp; Failure to do so will result in punishment.<br>Most importantly, have fun.<br><br><span class="bbc_u">About the Period</span><br><br>As I said, this RP takes place in 1715.&nbsp; Now while some parts of this are historically accurate, some has been altered to suit the RP.&nbsp; Let’s face it kids, this is fiction.<br><br><span class="bbc_u">Weapons</span><br><br>Swords:&nbsp; Rapier, Cutlass, Sabre, Long sword.<br><br>Firearms:&nbsp; Flintlock pistols and rifles.<br><br><span class="bbc_u">Pirate Vocabulary</span>:&nbsp; http://www.puzzlepirates.com/Vocabulary.xhtml (http://www.puzzlepirates.com/Vocabulary.xhtml)<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;http://www.piratetreasure.org/pirate-phrases.htm (http://www.piratetreasure.org/pirate-phrases.htm)<br><br>I know that&nbsp; a lot of the words are similar between the two lists, but there are a few differences and I wanted to make it as comprehensive as possible.&nbsp; I don't expect people to use everything in the lists<br><br><span class="bbc_u">Nautical Terms </span><br><br>The Bow - Front of the ship<br>The Stern - Rear of the ship<br>Starboard - The right side of the ship<br>Port - The left side of the ship<br><br>Beam Reach - This is a course steered at right angles to the wind on either port or starboard tack. This is a precise point of sail. Sails are put out at roughly 45 degrees.<br><br>Broad Reach - The wind is coming from behind the boat at an angle. This represents a range of wind angles between Beam Reach and Running Downwind. The sails are eased out away from the boat, but not as much as on a run or dead run (downwind run).<br><br>Glossary of Nautical Terms:&nbsp; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nautical_terminology (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nautical_terminology) (thanks to Merry for the link)<br><br>Please note that one spot in this RP is reserved for Merry Gentry<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [EX]The Rage of the Murderess</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Gypsy Queen</strong> on <strong>19-08-2010, 01:48:24</strong>
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				Yay for being co gm! Here's my character sheet.<br><br>Name: Sean Hall<br><br>Age: 24<br><br>Description: (http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz102/Jezzy666/early_1700_s_coat.jpg)<br><br>Nationality: Irish<br><br>Position on crew/profession: Merchant<br><br>Weapons: A flintlock and a rapier.<br><br>Personality: Easy going, generous, kind hearted. Sean is a bit spoiled and materialistic, but he's a total romantic and out to find the woman of his dreams and start a family.<br><br>Bio: The fourth son of a wealthy merchant, Sean was free to pursue his fortune in any venue he chose. He opted to sail to the Caribbean and start a trade company and a small plantation to raise his family on.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [EX]The Rage of the Murderess(OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>sisutl</strong> on <strong>20-08-2010, 16:48:15</strong>
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				Name:&nbsp; James Coleman<br>Age:&nbsp; 25<br>(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/79/PirateJames.jpg)<br>Description:&nbsp; <br>He is a a dashing enough young man, but not beautiful or stunning, or anything that really grabs your attention, just handsome enough that you notice it if you really pay attention.&nbsp; Neither tall nor short (5'9") his body shows signs that he eats well and cares for himself, but clearly he hasn't had the athletic upbringing one might expect of the crew.&nbsp; His hazel green grey eyes have their moments of brilliance, when you do look at James, you can't help but notice their is some depth to his look.<br>Nationality:&nbsp; English (Caribean)<br>Weapons: rapier and a small single shot pistol given to him by his mother on his departure<br>Profession: Arpenteur (Land Surveyor)<br>Bio/Personality: James Coleman was born in Port Royal in 1689 to Lily and William Coleman.&nbsp; Following the devastation in the wake of the 1692 Port Royal earthquake Lily was injured and unable to care for James.&nbsp; Seeing Lily’s frailty and the increasing instability of life in Port Royal William sent James back to family friends in England for schooling.&nbsp; Many years later James despite infrequent contact from his parents he decides to return to Port Royal believing he now possesses the skills to support himself and his family.&nbsp; Following his graduation from Hillsborough Academy for boys James apprenticed with Stephen Archibald, a reasonably well esteemed arpenteur (Land Surveyor).&nbsp; James is eager to complete his return voyage to ply his trade in the vast un-surveyed lands around Port Royal, meet the parents who are absent from his memories, and explore that land of his birth.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [EX]The Rage of the Murderess(OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nazgul</strong> on <strong>21-08-2010, 02:38:39</strong>
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				@ sisutl - Looks good to me.&nbsp; If Gypsy agrees, I would say you are accepted XD
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				Title: <strong>Re: [EX]The Rage of the Murderess(OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Gypsy Queen</strong> on <strong>21-08-2010, 03:55:18</strong>
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				Gypsy agrees! *glomps sisutl* Hi hun~
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				Title: <strong>Re: [EX]The Rage of the Murderess(OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Merry Gentry</strong> on <strong>25-08-2010, 01:19:49</strong>
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				you know I'm in right... ;) <br>just need to decide "who" I am.. mk? 
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