Dark Shadow (OOC)
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				Title: <strong>Dark Shadow (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SlipperySue</strong> on <strong>21-08-2016, 20:04:09</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">Dark Shadow</span></div><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">A Country Under Threat</span></div><br>The Kingdom of Markland had been living in peace with it's neighbours for more than twenty years due to the treaties put in place by King Garth's father and reinforced by strategic marriages linking the Royal Houses.&nbsp; There was some banditry especially in the mountains that divided Markland and Ammerland despite military patrols from both states.<br><br>Until recently when there had been attacks on isolated farms and hamlets by armed gangs, even in areas where bandits had not been known for more than a century.&nbsp; King Garth had sent troops to try to deal with the gangsters but they would simply melt away and then appear in a different part of the country.&nbsp; The King was sure that someone was directing these attacks, but was uncertain whether it was an internal threat to his Kingdom or the actions of another country designed to destablise Markland before invading.<br><br>The spy network under the King's brother Prince Karl had not been able to shed any light on the nature of the threat, which also concerned the King, as he was sure that his well paid spies should have been able to come to some sort of conclusion.<br><br>It was into this developing crisis that our story begins...........<br><br><hr><div class="codeheader">Code: <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);" class="codeoperation">[Select]</a></div><pre style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><code class="bbc_code">[size=12pt]<br>[b]Character Image[/b] [img width=250]insert url here[/img]<br>[b]Character name:[/b]<br>[b]Character age:[/b]<br>[b]Character description[/b]<br>[b]Character history:[/b]<br>[b]Character skills:[/b]<br>[b]Character On's and Off's:[/b]<br><br>[b]Additional images (if any)[/b]<br><br></code></pre><hr>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dark Shadow (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kia</strong> on <strong>21-08-2016, 22:42:00</strong>
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				<br><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><br><strong>Character Image</strong> (http://robertjrgraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/warrior_female1.jpg)<br><strong>Character name:</strong> Louise Ionna Galvenshire <br><strong>Character age:</strong> 24<br><br><strong>Character description:</strong> <br>5'9 and sturdy muscle tone. Louise has shoulder length hair cut to hide underneath a helmet when required. Her eyes are a bold amber. She carries herself as a soldier at all times, which makes subterfuge difficult. Her armor is modified from the standard coat of arms to fit her lighter frame, and allow for better movement than allowed her peers. <br><br>Personality wise, Louise lives up to her namesake: "The warrior". Tough and follows protocol, though she is known to 'adapt' protocol when a situation calls for it. She began her training at a very early age, so many forms of 'girlish silliness' elude her. Her first loyalty is always to the kingdom, first to even friends and kin. <br><br><strong>Character history:</strong><br>Louise was the only child in a long line of knights. While it was not 'tradition' to have the females of the family fight, it was decided early that she would cease her training as a lady and begin the grueling task left to a knight's son. She did not miss cooking or learning to tend wounds in the least. She rather enjoyed bashing the boys' heads when they got into that stage of frogs and hair tugging. It would be nice to say that she took the rare privilege with grace and dignity... but in all honesty the freedom to take a direct approach to her problems made her a little terror. Every now and then a hint of a story of those wild times will make the woman cringe.<br><br>When she was of age, she joined the royal army where she tempered her skills. They were no mere squires and fools to toss about. She had to earn her respect in effort and discipline. The pressure to become an equal in the world of the sword is very demanding, particularly to the 'fairer sex.' The heavy demands pushed to become one of the upper tiers in her garrison. She had to find ways to make up for her shorter reach and other inconveniences.<br><br>Still, she was just one of many soldiers until the day of the festivals. While she did not win, the woman certainly gained the attention of a few eyes. Not least of which was the king, who took the time to commend her for her efforts in the competitions. She was honored by the recognition, but she never expected to be called to the king's throne room a half year later...<br><br><strong>Character skills:</strong> <br><br><em>Weapons and Hand Combat</em>: Short Sword and Arrow. She is also proficient with doubling her hunting knife as a weapon in confined spaces. While she is not an expert, she has discovered enough means to break a hold to leverage a larger enemy strike against them.<br><br><em>Animal Husbandry</em>: As a child of a knight, Louise has learned how to ride horses, train and manage hunting hounds, and handle a falcon. She is not intimidated by animals in the least.<br><br><em>Minor Wilderness Survival</em>: A soldier and Knight can live weeks or months out in the field. Her family is especially adept, given they train to not rely utterly on supply wagons and food stores. She can snare, fish and gather, and she always carries flint for a firestarter even in the midst of town. She is no medic, but she can splint a bone or close a wound long enough to give a poor soul a chance at seeing a healer.<br><br><br><strong>Character On's and Off's:</strong><br><br><em>Ons</em>: <br><br>Equals or stronger/ Respect<br>Experience/Intelligence<br>Foreplay<br>Touch<br><br><em>Offs</em>:<br>Humiliation: She is likely to either pretend you do not exist or kick your teeth in with a steel toed boot. Whichever seems worth the effort.<br>Control/Overdominating<br>Subs<br><br><br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dark Shadow (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SlipperySue</strong> on <strong>22-08-2016, 11:47:08</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><br><strong>Character Image</strong> (http://orig14.deviantart.net/952d/f/2007/031/6/4/warrior_princess_01_by_ec_stock.jpg)<br><strong>Character name:</strong>&nbsp; Princess Jessica of Markland<br><strong>Character age:</strong> 22<br><strong>Character description</strong><br><strong>Character history:</strong> Jessica was born shortly before the death of her grandfather, but doesn't really remember the days before her father became King and her eldest brother became heir to the throne at the age of four.&nbsp; She was educated by a variety of tutors in many areas view appropriate for a Royal Princess.&nbsp; But she always had a slightly rebellious and some would say tomboy streak.&nbsp; As a young girl and even as a teenage, when she should have been attending an art class or a dancing class she would be found climbing trees or later try to wrestle her brothers or their friends.&nbsp; In her teens she was often found fencing, something that annoyed a lot of young men of the court as she often won.&nbsp; Although they would say that they allowed to win, which was totally untrue.<br>She was raised to speak all the neighbouring countries languages and can also read and write them as well as any educated native.&nbsp; With no suitable strategic marriage available at the moment, the King was prepare to indulge his daughter and her lust for adventure, however emissaries had been sent to far off lands to seek a match for the princess before she was either too old or too wild to be a suitable bride.<br><strong>Character skills:</strong><br>Language:&nbsp; The Princess is fluent in the languages of all neighbouring states.<br>Horse Riding: Jessica is a capable horsewoman whether seated side saddle or normally<br>Weapons: Jessica is adept with a fencing sword and dagger, and can use most single hand swords<br>Charm:&nbsp; She is first and foremost a Royal Princess, so she has charm and is familiar with the proper etiquette<br><strong>Character On's and Off's:</strong><br>On:&nbsp; Confident people, Attractive people<br>Off:&nbsp; Rudeness, Bodily waste products, Cruelty especially to children and animals<br><strong>Additional images (if any)</strong><br>Face image (http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BNjAwNzkxOTQyNl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNTYzNjkwMTE@._V1_SX640_SY720_.jpg)<br><br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dark Shadow (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>masterwill21</strong> on <strong>23-08-2016, 00:12:50</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><br><strong>Character Image</strong> (http://cdn7.staztic.com/app/a/441/441246/cool-game-wallpapers-ii-359928-3-s-307x512.jpg)<br><strong>Character name:</strong> Erik Vogarne<br><strong>Character age:</strong> 33<br><strong>Character description</strong> Towering height 6ft 6 Broad&nbsp; shoulders well built. Bald. Isn't keen on wearing helmets prefers to cover his face with a red scarf which he often has around his neck. <br>He is out for himself. Does what he needs to survive. If he is paid to do a job he will do it. Money appears to be&nbsp; his only bond.&nbsp; Always says what he thinks or doesn't say anything at all. Swears very frequently.&nbsp; <br>Views killing&nbsp; as something he has to do to live like sleeping and eating. His lack of loyalty or friendship often makes him a target. Despite having no loyalty to anyone doesn't mean he isn't without integrity. If he is paid to protect someone he protects them, if he is paid to kill someone he will do just that. <br><br><strong>Character history:</strong> To say he had a rough childhood would be an understatement. He lived with his father and sister after his mother had been murdered by a gang of thieves.&nbsp; Their father was a decent man and did his&nbsp; best to provide for them. One night he woke up to see that his sister was covered in blood holding a knife to his throat it didn't take him long to realize what his sister had done. He struggled with his sister killing her. Never knowing why she did what she did.<br>&nbsp;Living rough on the streets learning how to steal and pick pocket. Having to fend for himself from a young age. Eventually worked for various groups of bandits and generally despicable people. Learnt how to fight brutally in underground fighting games mainly with his hands and teeth. Realizing he had a knack for brutality he decided to enlist in the military after a few years he grew tired of taking orders disliking the rules and regulations as well as serving a kingdom he held in no regard. Setting his sights on the ocean. He joined a crew of pirates raiding ships and smuggling but they had a disagreement&nbsp; and after dispatching the crew he began working as a mercenary, and hired killer back on land.<br><br><strong>Character skills:</strong> Brutal fighter. Is willing to use his fingers to gouge an opponents eyes out or bite their throat with his teeth. Mainly wields a scimitar or a long sword. Tends to use his strength to wane down opponents has a very direct way of sword fighting. Has a lot of reach due to his size and long sword.&nbsp; Can take a lot of punishment and damage. Weapons of choice&nbsp; Scimitar, Long Sword ,knives Spear. <br><br>Knows how to sail and man a boat. <br>&nbsp; An expert in various poisons doesn't really employ them but knows how to treat it's affect. <br>Can survive in hostile environments has resorted to cannibalism to survive. <br>Capable of leading and planning attacks. Has the intimidation and intelligence to lead others. <br><br><strong>Character On's and Off's:</strong> On: Wit, intelligence. Aren't afraid to die/have a backbone. <br>Off: Cowards. People who don't say what they mean. <br><br><br><br><br><br><strong>Additional images (if any)</strong> Need to find a face image. <br><br><br><br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dark Shadow (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SlipperySue</strong> on <strong>23-08-2016, 07:55:49</strong>
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				Will have the story thread up in the next day or so, please bear with me.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dark Shadow (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kia</strong> on <strong>23-08-2016, 09:03:27</strong>
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				Sounds good Sue. :)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dark Shadow (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SlipperySue</strong> on <strong>23-08-2016, 10:06:13</strong>
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				Part way through creating a small group of NPC's for our PC's to interact with, when not interacting with each others.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dark Shadow (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>masterwill21</strong> on <strong>23-08-2016, 22:07:21</strong>
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				Great :) 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dark Shadow (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kia</strong> on <strong>30-08-2016, 23:00:06</strong>
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				Hi sue, just checking to see if you need anything from us to help out getting it started? :)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dark Shadow (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SlipperySue</strong> on <strong>05-09-2016, 07:37:06</strong>
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				Sorry for the delay, things have been hectic in real life, but should have something up shortly.<br><br>Thanks for the offer of help.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dark Shadow (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>masterwill21</strong> on <strong>05-09-2016, 20:11:08</strong>
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				Hectic and real life might as well mean the same thing ha. <br><br>But yeah if you need any help for anything let me know : )
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dark Shadow (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SlipperySue</strong> on <strong>14-09-2016, 10:37:37</strong>
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				The In Character thread is up with an initial posting that allows response from you both if you are still interested.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Dark Shadow (OOC)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SlipperySue</strong> on <strong>14-09-2016, 18:22:35</strong>
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				Do we want mythical creatures, dragons, wyverns, chimera, griffins etc?<br><br>Do we want magic and multiple gods?&nbsp; Witches, wizards and spell casting priests?<br><br>
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