Life at the Ludus - OOC
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				Title: <strong>Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>01-10-2012, 22:32:20</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">L<span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">UDUS</span> G<span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">LADIATORIUS</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">Interest Check (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=152423.0)</span><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">[In Character (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=154899.0)</span><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><br>Gladiator, an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Some gladiators were volunteers who risked their legal and social standing and their lives by appearing in the arena. Most were despised as slaves, schooled under harsh conditions, socially marginalized, and segregated even in death.<br><br>Irrespective of their origin, gladiators offered audiences an example of Rome's martial ethics and, in fighting or dying well, they could inspire admiration and popular acclaim. They were celebrated in high and low art, and their value as entertainers was commemorated in precious and commonplace objects throughout the Roman world.<br><br>Men would sell themselves into slavery, hoping to work their way free from debt. Captured soldiers of opposing land would be sold on the market, condemned to the arena. Convicts and criminals would be sentenced to pay for their crimes with their lives. Their origin was not guaranteed, but what was, was that majority would never see freedom again.<br><br>The Ludus, a school of training for Gladiators.<br><br>Ran and trained by the rigid Lanista, there strengths were tested every day. They're subjected to rigorous training, fed on a high-energy diet, and given expert medical attention. Forced to take an oath before the shrine of the Gods, they swear their lives to the arena.<br><br>AND THIS WILL BE THE SETTING FOR OUR STORY<br><br><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">.</span><br><br>Right. Well I am looking to set up a role play set in Ancient Rome, focussing around the trials and troubles of the slaves and Gladiators that worked and lived within a Ludus. There will be violence, drama and of course total lack of freedom for our characters. And of course there will be sex. I will be opening up a few female positions (as slaves, or you can create a second character as a whore that frequents the Ludus) and of course also same sex encounters happened. I will bend history a little, and have the slaves used as entertainment for the Gladiators. Romance can happen, or you can keep it just fucking.<br><br>- Please post at least two paragraphs per post/character.<br>- Know something (not everything) about Ancient Rome.<br>- Have a dirty mind, as dirty sex will happen.<br>- Nothing anime, emo or scene please.<br>- PM or ask any questions you have.<br>- Need Gladiators<br>- Make your first post in this thread your completed character sheet please guys, I will link them to your name in this post and then everyone can refer back to them if and when they are needed.<br>- No pre-organising relationships, sex, favourites with other players through PMs please, makes it boring for everyone else.<br>- No bullying, belittling or being a smart arse. There is no way this can be kept 100% accurate, so if someone slips up a little.<br><br></span><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Fill this out please</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Positive sexual</strong> <span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><em>What is OK sexual wise with your character. Not you, but your character.</em></span><br><strong>Negative sexual</strong> <span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><em>What is not OK sexual wise with your character.</em></span><br><strong>Positive non-sexual</strong> <span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><em>Beatings, Physical punishment (not sexual). </em></span><br><strong>Negative non-sexual</strong> <span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><em>If you don't want your character punished, then don't have them misbehave, simple.</em></span><br></div></div> <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> Punishments</div><div class="spoiler_body">Sexual punishment may happen, but we will comply with the above questions. But for the most part, it will be physical in a non sexual way. Lashings, beatings, forced to carry heavy objects throughout the night or in the hard sun. Fighting in the pits, forced fasting etc. Mostly it will be flogging. But like I said above, if you do not want your character punished then they have to behave themselves. Remember guys, slaves are nothing aside from an investment in a way, but they are not regarded well.<br></div></div><br>Blonde - Female slave, personal slave to the Domina.<br>GaggedLouise - Female slave<br>whtbitch4u2own - Female slave<br><br>Primarch - Lanista<br><br>azzmeister89 - Male Gladiator<br>Caitlin - Male Gladiator<br>Zaer Darkwail - Male Gladiator<br>The Last Standing - Male Gladiator<br><br>[/font]</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>01-10-2012, 22:38:52</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span class="bbc_u">CHARACTER CAITLIN - Baersun</span></div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Baersun (Son of Bear)<br><strong>Age:</strong> 26<br><br><strong>Role:</strong> Gladiator<br><strong>Orientation:</strong> Straight<br><strong>Nationality:</strong> Germanic (He originates from the north of current day Denmark. Several hundred years later the Vikings descended from his people.)<br><br><strong>Appearance:</strong><br><strong>Height:</strong> 1.82 meter (6'1”)<br><strong>Weight:</strong> 87.5 kilograms (192.5 lbs)<br><strong>Hair:</strong> Very light blond, almost white. Used to reach until his shoulders before his capture. Was cut short to jaw-length in the Ludus. He used to have a full beard as well, which had the same color as his hair, but now he shaves every other day. Generally he has a stubble.<br><strong>Eyes:</strong> Clear green color, they contrast with his hair color and stand out in his face. These days it's rare to see his eyes twinkle.<br><strong>Face:</strong> He has a slightly crooked nose, after breaking it twice in battle. The druid managed to set it nearly completely straight and despite that it healed well, this is still visible. He has a broad jawline; full cheeks; light colored lips which are only a little darker than his skin color; full eyebrows which are just as blond as the hair on his head; and large ears which are half covered by his hair. His teeth are mostly, though not completely, straight. Overall he has a handsome face, despite the minor flaws.<br><strong>Body:</strong> His skin color is suntanned Caucasian. Below the southern European sun, his skin turned darker than it used to be where he originated from. In turn, this made his hair color contrast even sharper with his body color.<br>He has broad shoulders, a&nbsp; muscled chest and muscled arms, due to his many hours of training and working out. His chest hair is abundant, but not very visible since it's the same light blond color as his hair. It makes his chest feel like soft fur. <br>His arms and legs have just as much body hair, but this is also not very visible since it's light blond. Though he's very muscled, his abs aren't very visible. He has by no means a belly, but a small layer of fat formed on his abdomen due to the regular meals he gets. <br>His hands are callused from the many years of wielding arms.<br>His legs are fit and lean. Where he came from horses were a rarity and his tribesmen were used to running and marching for days on end, making his legs lean, rather than very muscled.<br><strong>Clothes:</strong> He wears the barest minimum of clothes, typically only loincloth, unless he's training or participating in the arena. There are two reasons for this; first of all, even after living in Rome for two years he's still not used to the heat, and secondly, it's custom. His tribe always went to battle nearly nude. (More about this in the biography.)<br><strong>Blemishes:</strong> No tattoos. He has a several minor scars on his chest, from battle wounds. Due to the care his druid gave him these were kept small, rather than large. He had one large scar on his right leg from a Roman sword, and he has several minor scars on his arms and back from all the combat he saw. Carries the brand mark of the House on his right thigh. <br><br><strong>Personality:</strong> Loyal to comrades; used to be good-natured; used to joke a lot; strategist; calculated; intelligent; vengeful; partially lost his will to live; religious; honorable; dominant; has trouble with authority; lives to die in battle; misses his family a lot; alcoholic. <br><br><strong>Biography:</strong> <br>They say that only in battle warriors are born and only in battle true warriors die. For the tribe of Baersun this was very much true. When the Romans had conquered nearly all of North Europe, his people persisted, and for a while even thrived. Their unorthodox battle tactics were very tough for the Romans to deal with, and initially their resistance was too great to overcome. <br><br>The tribesmen of Baersun covered themselves in a combination of coal and mud before battle, blackening their bodies, so that only the white of their eyes, teeth and hair stood out, giving them a demonic appearance. The druids drugged them, which allowed them to enter a collective rage and armed with nothing but axes, swords and the occasional buckle, they charged the organized Roman armies nude. Their loud battle cries and the ferocious frenzy they attacked with, unsettled even the most veteran soldiers. <br><br>Due to the drugs and adrenaline that coursed through their body, they could sustain more wounds than the average man, before they went down in battle. Their greatest weakness was also their greatest strength; the lack of clothing and armor made them agile and flexible in combat, not being slowed down by any additional weight. The Roman battle tactics were not prepared to deal with this style of fighting, and it cost them dearly. In fact, it was only due to these fearsome attacks that the tribes of the north had survived for such a long time, but eventually even their will to die in battle couldn't stop the mars of the Roman campaign. <br><br>One by one their villages burned; their women were raped; and their children were enslaved. Most of the warriors were executed, and only a few were spared to serve as gladiators in the arena. Baersun was the cousin of their chief. He was taken prisoner after the few remaining tribes were overwhelmed by wave after wave of Roman auxiliary. His chief and sons were prized possessions for the Romans and displayed to the good citizens of Rome as trophies of war and crucified in the arena. Depending on how one looked at it, Baersun was luckier and instead sold as a slave to battle as a gladiator. This happened two years ago. Recently the house of Magnus purchased him to fight for the honor of Augustus Magnus.<br><br><br>Baersun's father was a druid, that served their god Woadan, which later became known as Woden, Wodan or Odin. As such, Baersun is deeply religious and also learned how to treat battle wounds and set broken bones. His people is familiar with stitching wounds, and his father had mastered a technique that allowed for wounds to heal with minimal scarring. In general scars were carried with pride by his people, but the danger of festering wounds was also recognized. <br><br>His religion revolves around combat and those who do not die in glorious battle will not go to Valhalla either. According to his religion, women and children that die do go to Valhalla. When Baersun was captured he was forced to watch his wife getting raped by the soldiers, and then later taken away along with his two children. According to the latest news he heard, they were brutally slaughtered a month later, when they tried to escape. <br><br>Most of his tribesmen were either killed in battle, or shortly afterwards. Only those who were relatively unscathed were saved. All those who sustained too many wounds to make them fit for the arena were crucified on the spot. The same happened to the elderly, like this father and mother. <br><br>As a result he carries a deep resentment against all Roman citizens in general, but especially their soldiers. <br><br>Baersun longs to see his wife and children in Valhalla, but knows that he can only die in honorable combat, if he wants to enter Valhalla. On the one hand, he lost the will to live, but on the other hand, he wants to live so he can kill as many Romans as possible before he dies himself. Dying any other way than in combat terrifies him.<br><br><strong>Other:</strong> The tribe I described of Baersun actually existed in the past and fought the way as described as well, but I wasn't able to find details back of them. Without the drugs administered Baersun fights just like any other man and when he sustains wounds he won't be able to ignore them either. He has also taken to wearing armor in combat now. During his capture, he sustained a sword wound from a Roman sword, which didn't heal as well as his other wounds, since he had to treat it himself, rather than letting his father handle it. It gives him a slight limp and he's not been able to run as fast as before he sustained the wound. On particular cold days he feels the old wound better than on normal days.<br><br>Due to all he's been through, he tries to drink traumas away, and finds comfort in being drunk.<br><br><strong>Positive sexual:</strong> (French) kissing, touching, groping, giving anal sex, giving vaginal sex, giving cervical penetration, oral sex, tit fucking, giving pleasure control, dirty talking, dry humping, foreplay, multiple female partners (FM/ FFM/ FFFM), masturbating (though not in public), watching masturbating, using sex toys on partners, using sexual restraints, impregnating, using bondage, taking control in non consensual scenes, roughhousing, spanking another, verbal abuse, biting, scratching, using physical force, hair pulling, gagging a partner, chaining a partner, collaring a partner.<br><strong>Negative sexual:</strong> Blood play, bathroom play, receiving anal sex, sex with other males, sex with animals, sex with children, being collared, mutilation, castration, being humiliated, vore in any form, mutilating another, castrating another, being dominated, being bound, being chained, being gagged, snuff, being tickled. <br><strong>Positive non-sexual:</strong> Beatings to bruising level/ minor cuts, being bound, being chained, receive whipping, receive flogging. <br><strong>Negative non-sexual:</strong> Mutilation of any kind, castration of any kind, receiving broken bones as punishment, receiving permanent blemishes as punishment, vore of any kind, bathroom stuff of any kind, humiliation, being gagged, being tickled.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>01-10-2012, 22:52:58</strong>
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				Ok, I roll a char into this :).<br><br><div class="floatleft">(http://www.tapety-highdefinition.pl/data/b2/d7767a63776baba4c7825b9063d55fs.jpg)</div> <strong>Name:</strong> Leonidas <br><strong>Age:</strong> 18<br><br><strong>Role:</strong> Gladiator<br><strong>Orientation:</strong> Switch<br><strong>Nationality:</strong> Roman (Greek mother)<br><br><strong>Height:</strong> 5'9'ft<br><strong>Weight:</strong> 190lb<br><strong>Blemishes: </strong> None, no scars, no blemishes, no tattoos. Only years use of sword practices covers his hands and soles of his feet from marching.<br><br><strong>Personality:</strong> Leonidas is civilsized, educated, patriotic and well educated manners. But all these are forgotten if he is angered, his temper is not easy to tick off but once it's ticked off he looses all resemblance of control and goes berserk.<br><strong>Biography:</strong> Leonidas is son of <em>primus pilus</em>, a seasoned roman empire soldier who has advanced such high rank. His mother, a greek in origin, was infamous in way as she was actress and screenwriter for roman plays. But she was far from much disputed role as whore; she was well educated woman who taught read, write and many other advanced educational arts to Leonidas and appreciation to arts. Leonidas however wanted career as soldier and thanks with his father's position he got early on training into arts of legionnaire.<br><br>He rised easily up to <em>optio</em> but sadly under command of a man who had earned his position because of connections than actual talent. He read orders from <em>legatus legionis</em> which commanded the cohort remain still while main army went to attack walls and ranshack a city. However his centurion decided ignore the orders and instead led his soldiers for pillage, but thanks him moving off the line the left flank was unprotected and it caused calvary unit charge head long to rear of roman army and forced a withdraw and delayed whole campaign! Commander what Leonidas served refused take responsibility and using connections and burning original orders he told Leonidas had told orders to go forward.....it led Leonidas convicted as traitor who had purpose misread letter to send enemy forces to rear thanks with false evidence of his alliance in his tent in form of foreign gold.<br><br>So he was convicted and his father and mother ashamed publicly he was given choice of two sentences; death or life as gladiator. He chose life as gladiator even if slim chances of survival in there but with mild distant hopes to win freedom or able buy time for his friends or father investigate the case more properly.<br><br><strong>Other:</strong> Leonidas is intended to be freshman to the arena and he was almost green legionnaire soldier, only received first bloodbath early on and even then in easy fight. He is meant as 'young and pretty' gladiator and probably seen easily as boy because he does not shave at all yet (smooth chin and all).<br><br><strong>Positive sexual:</strong> F+M+M|F+M+F pairings, Bondage, NC (example tied on post and fucked by female guests), Submission/Dominance (switch), large variety of sexual activity stuff with women<br><strong>Negative sexual:</strong> M+M pairings (or anything related to stuff things to ass or forced suck off phallic objects erotic fashion), permament physical harm or maiming cock or balls or asshole. Snuff, bestiality, toilet stuff, vore.<br><strong>Positive non-sexual:</strong> Whipping, flogging, knife scar carving, breaking fingers/toes, beaten up, branding, tattooing. Removal of few teeth.<br><strong>Negative non-sexual:</strong> Removal of limbs, disjoint limbs, crush limbs, removal of tongue (makes RP harder to do), physical serious maiming (like flay off pieces of your flesh/skin). Removal of all teeth. Removal of finger nails.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>01-10-2012, 23:47:29</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><br></span><div align="center">(http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv103/Blonde_moment/ws_Daenerys_Targaryen_Game_of_Thrones_1024x768.jpg)<br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">GEILA</span><br><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">17</span><br><br>Slave<br>Straight<br>German<br><br>5'2 | 102 lbs<br><br>Geila has a collection of scars on her back from flogging when she was first captured, in her struggle to escape. She is also branded on her right shoulder with the mark of the house.<br><br><strong>Personality</strong> <br>Geila is a passionate female whose free spirit and adventurous nature has been suppressed by the traumatic experiences that lead her into slavery. Like a lion kept within a cage, the girl who lived in the wilds of her home lands finds herself frustrated, dissatisfied and harbouring a strong dislike for Rome. However she is not without sense and keeps her thoughts to herself. Geila is a smart female, although never educated, she is world smart and not spared the scary details as a child. Geila is a loyal person and is naturally protective. Very strong willed and determined, she has not shed one tear in front of anyone, not even when she has been struck. Some think of the girl as cold and cut off, but she manages best when she keeps herself contained and control. That does not mean she is without feeling, inside she is broken and alone, wishing only to be back in her home lands with the family who were slaughtered. Geila has a hardened exterior, but inside she is fragile and in need of compassion and hope.<br><br><strong>Biography</strong> <br>Geila was born in the southern realms of Germania, born to one of the many feral clans of the hills. Her life was planned before she could walk. She was to be raised to raise a home, to marry well and provide the husband with sons. Whilst the men trained in combat, she would stay and work the farms with the other females. And Geila was content with the life, it would be comfortable and she would be protected, and stay within the village where her beloved father and brother lived. She was settled to marry Ceadda, the prospective new chief of the clan and strong warrior, at ten years her senior he had married already and lost her in childbirth, and sought young Geila for his next bride. But the invasions were spreading further, history turning over and their hidden clan was soon found. The men of the clan went off to war, and Geila was never to see her father, brother, new husband and any of the men in her clan again.<br><br>One cold morning as Geila sat about the fire patching skins and furs, when the screams sounded. Geila ran from her new marital home, and was instantly grabbed. From there Geila entered into a black hole and seems to have forgotten the time spent as a prisoner in her own home and as she arrived in Rome. She remembered the women around her being forced beneath those in command, and even young children used for advantage. Geila avoided it by hiding out in a small gap in the wood. And one night, she was discovered and resisted, and as the man tried to force himself into her mouth, she sunk her teeth into him. It was then that she retrieved her flogging, the leaving both physical and mental scars on the young girl.<br><br>Geila did not spend long in the markets, and was purchased for the of Augustus Magnus, and had was purchased for quite the sum for the males wife, and also the entertainment of him and his guests, perhaps even that of his Gladiators. The ordeal in which lead her to become a slave for a Roman left her a shadow of her former self. The content and life fuelled female was now restricted in her zest for life, seeing it as a depraved existence. She has become a favourite among the rich that visit the house, often instructed to entertain guests by having sex with other females, taking a senator by the cock or just standing naked among the halls.<br><br>She tends to the Domina personally, and is one of the hand maidens to the wife of Magnus. She holds no love or joy for the games, and thinks it is yet another show of the Roman's incapability for humanity. She does feel sorry for the Gladiator's and does watch them with interest, only that in their fighting she is reminded of those she once loved. Geila came to the house of Magnus when she was fourteen, and cannot see life outside of it. She has closed herself off to hope. One of her natural abilities was that with medicines and stitching, and she is often employed to assist with the surgeon of the Ludus when not tending the Domina.<br><br><strong>Other</strong><br>Whilst Geila is straight by orientation, she has engaged in sexual interactions with females at the order of the Dominus, his wife and his guests. <br>When at home she was trained to help with healing, re-setting bones, and herbal medicines, a family trait. This has earned her work with the enslaved Doctor of the Ludus, her stitching being more discreet and neat than his, and her manner generally having a better success rate than his.<br><br><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">WIP</span><br><br><strong>Positive sexual</strong> <br><em>Kissing, finger play, giving and receiving oral sex, vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse, forced sex, rough sex, being dominated, threesomes, group orgies, restrained, biting, grabbing, same-sex scenarios, bondage, mild humiliation, insertion, double penetration,</em><br><strong>Negative sexual</strong>&nbsp; <br><em>Toilet stuff, vore, insertions on a male, snuff, animals, children,</em><br><strong>Positive non-sexual</strong> <br><em>Beatings, flogging, chained, starvation, minor burns, asphyxiation,&nbsp; </em><br><strong>Negative non-sexual</strong> <br><em>Mutilation, execution, removal of hair, extreme dis-figuration,</em><br><br>(http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv103/Blonde_moment/normal_029.jpg)<br><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">VENORA</span><br><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">23</span><br><br>Wife of the Lanista<br>Sexually experimentive<br>Roman<br><br>5'5 | 121 lbs<br><br>Venora has perfectly clear skin, unblemished and untouched by the sun.<br><br>(http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv103/Blonde_moment/newdti6.png)<br><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">SERGIUS GORDIO GAVIUS</span><br><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">39</span><br><br>Legatus | Nephew to the Senator Palpius<br>Straight<br>Roman<br><br>6'3 | 200.2 lbs<br><br>Sergius has gathered many a scar from battle and training, and carries a very rugged appearance. <br></span></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>01-10-2012, 23:50:23</strong>
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				Appearance: <div align="center">(http://www.thetvaddict.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/spartacus_vengeance.jpg)</div>Name: Reynik<br>Age: 22<br><br>Role: Gladiator<br>Orientation: Straight<br>Nationality: roman/egyptian<br><br>Height: 5'8"<br>Weight: 172lbs<br>Blemishes: he has three scars on his chest from a lion<br><br>Personality: quiet and humble he does not think of his victories the same way others do. he changes drastically in the arena, fighting like a ferocious animal, he is often described as a beast let from its leash<br>Biography: His father was a roman Lanista and his mother a slave girl from Egypt, like with most masters he liked to take his slaves and one day got his Egyptian beauty pregnant.<br>when his wife discovered this she sent the slave away, selling her to a more poor Lanista who forced his Gladiators to fuck the slaves so that he would never have to buy more, just breed them.<br>growing up Reynik was given training as a Gladiator from the time he could stand, by age fifteen he could fight and occasionally win against his masters best warriors. one day whilst accompanying his master to market a competitor faked an accident and let a wild lion that was being transported to the arena free in the city, Reynik who had no weapon jumped in to stop it killing people, he was able to kill the lion by ripping out a tooth and stabbing it with it, however he got the three scars on his chest as a momentum. thankful with his young slave the master spent the last of there gold forging two short blades for him that had been shaped to look like lions teeth, the handles are made of ivory and the blades of a steal better then any weapon used in the legions.<br>soon after his master went bankrupt and all his slaves, including Reynik were sold, he has yet to fight a battle for his new master and has only fought one in the past, he knows nothing of where his mother was taken and only hopes the prized blades were bought with him ready to use in the arena.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>02-10-2012, 01:04:49</strong>
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				<div align="center"> <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">Lydia</span></div><br><div align="center">(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Bronze_young_girl_reading_CdM_Paris.jpg)</div><br><strong>Role:</strong> Slave<br><strong>Age:</strong> 24<br><strong>Origin:</strong> Lycia (present-day SW Turkey, east of Rhodes)<br><strong>Orientation:</strong> Bisexual, mostly leaning towards women - she can bé powerfully turned on and committed to men too, but her relationships to men are sometimes more ambivalent because of her past experience of being beaten, raped and abused by males.<br><br><strong>Measures:</strong> 5' 7", 130 lbs. Body shape curvy, well proportioned body; well-rounded butt and breasts but not overly large. <br>Fair skin, almost black hair, chestnut eyes.<br><br><strong>Blemishes:</strong> no major ones on her body. Her hands are sturdy and a bit boney, not delicately feminine, and sometimes look slightly rough - she had big hands to begin with and has done some hard manual work, also she's sometimes been punished in ways that were straining on her hands, but they are agile, finely tuned and eager for work. On the inside of her right knee, a branding mark from an earlier owner, which is now smudged and looks like a faint nest of welts.<br><br><strong>History:</strong> The younger of two daughters of a shipbuilder and merchant in SW Asia Minor, Lydia grew up in some comfort; she was taught to read and write Greek (her native language) and read and speak Latin, though she doesn't write in Latin beyond simple, short messages. The family were Roman citizens, which brought social and legal privileges (remember Paul being one?) and her father traded in wine, tools, spices and slaves. But everything changed when Lydia was fifteen and her father took part in an attempt to make the Roman procurator recognize some pre-Roman city rights and make him and the soldiers work in more understanding with the local middle class and farmers. After heated negotiations and protests, the situation erupted into urban riots, city fighting and a smear campaign against the procurator. The protests were clamped down by the invincible Roman legion and Lydia's father was executed together with dozens of other leading men, her mother and the children sold as slaves and the family soon scattered out across the empire. Lydia was called on to teach and take care of the children of a family in northern Africa but after about two years fell out with the father, having been in a secret liaison with his wife; she was flogged and sold off to northern Gaul where she had to do tough farm work and was branded by her new owner, who also raped her and occasionlly let his other male slaves use her. <br><br>Having been raped and abused a couple times, but still looking very good, Lydia is more orientated towards women but she also realizes to herself that she sometimes gets off on being treated rough, something she knows she has to hide, especially when she is with those who have no trouble acting that way.<br>After one or two more owners Lydia has landed at the gladiator school, where she has been doing work both helping to cook and sometimes serve and perhaps do some secretarial work for the lanista when he needs someone with fluency in reading/writing Greek (although many educated Romans had some knowledge of Greek and the really educated men were taught it). She is also sometimes employed as a dancer during breaks at "showcases" of the school when it stages days of show fights for rich buyers and so on, and has been requested for sex a few times by some of the gladiators, with the blessing of the lanista.<br><br><strong>Personality:</strong> Strong and intelligent, longing for love but also sometimes for sex. She has a strong survival instinct and is able to take some beatings and trouble on the way to reaching a goal; she is also a caring young woman but she has seen it turn against her a few times of course. Sometimes melancholic and locking in on her own feelings: the cruel, violent downfall of her family and some of her friends and the loss of contact with her mother and siblings have left a mark on her. She has dreams of becoming a free woman again. but realizes that's not very likely to happen here at the Ludus.<br><br><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>TURN-ONS AND LIMITS</strong></span><br><br><strong>Positive sexual:</strong> Sex in general and any kind of penetration, especially giving oral and double penetration (no double-overs right in the opening of the story though).. Lydia is bi but more attracted to women than to men. Bondage, including being gagged, is a major on, and non-con treatment is okay of course, see below.<br><br><strong>Negative sexual ("hard limits"): </strong>Scat, serious watersports, bestiality except occasional mild encounters with cats and dogs (if you want to do this, we'll discuss it privately some in advance). Mutilation/circumcision/vore.<br><br><strong>Positive non-sexual:</strong> Lashings, spankings, suspensions, rape (listing it here because it is clearly not a turn-on of Lydia, but of me as writer, and also it's only half sexual: rape is much about being violently overpowered and objectified rather than about sex). Being spoken of (in passing or with some emphasis) as property.<br><br><strong>Negative non-sexual:</strong> character getting killed or executed, blinded, mutilasted or her tongue torn out,&nbsp; made to engage in conspiracy against the life of her owner or to help gladiator/s escape.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Last Standing</strong> on <strong>02-10-2012, 23:07:32</strong>
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				<strong>Name:</strong> Marcus Septimius <br><strong>Nicknamed:</strong> Cruentus, or bloody<br><strong>Age:</strong> 18<br><strong>Role:</strong> Gladiator<br><strong>Orientation:</strong> Straight<br><strong>Nationality:</strong> Roman<br><strong>Height:</strong> 5’11<br><strong>Weight:</strong> 165 lbs<br><br><strong>Further Description:</strong> Marcus is pale, with disheveled red hair that goes to his chin. He is tall for the time, but quite thin for a gladiator. His nose is Roman, per his heritage, and, like younger males, his hands and feet are disproportionally large compared to his slim torso. His eyes are hazel, tending more towards a soft brown typically, but in his sadistic state (will be explained) turn more to a piercing green. His face is slim and chiseled. He’s handsome, but not overly so. He is relatively hairless, his chest completely bare, and his face mustering not much more than some stubble.<br><br><strong>Blemishes:</strong> His most prominent scar is on his eyebrow. The rest, speckled about his body, have long been fading.<br><br><strong>Personality:</strong> Marcus is new to the gladiatorial scene, and thus is very naïve, but inexplicably kind to everyone, even those that hold him in disdain. He is quick to make friends, and despite the circumstances, loves to make his comrades smile. Although maintaining this cheerful persona most of the time, Marcus is bipolar, turning into a sadistic, conniving, bloodthirsty gladiator when presented with an overwhelming situation. Marcus is aware of this condition, as detailed in the biography.<br><br><strong>Biography:</strong> Marcus never knew his mother, as she died in childbirth. His father, an aged legionary, spent his last days caring for the young Marcus on his plot of land in Gaul. Unfortunately, Marcus’s father was slain when a Germanic tribe rampaged throughout the countryside, pillaging the farmers and like. Marcus was captured and enslaved by this Germanic tribe and forced to labor for them. He endured much physical abuse and cruelty at the hands of that tribe, and as his fragile heart couldn’t endure it, he retreated within his mind, and a new persona slowly started to take form.<br><br>As he slaved in the fields one fateful day, he fainted from exhaustion, inciting his overseer to whip Marcus within an inch of his life, one particularly brutal lash removing a chunk of flesh from above Marcus’s eyebrow. When Marcus awoke, his hands were bloody, bruised, and sore. He found the overseer’s body collapsed nearby, a sickle embedded in his eye socket. The tribe’s elders soon found out about such betrayal, and promptly arranged for Marcus to be executed as an example. As Marcus sat, hugging his knees in a stone hut, agonizing over what he expected to be his last night on earth, something snapped in him again. <br><br>He awoke in an unfamiliar field, under the gaze of two Roman legionaries. Comrades of his father, they recognized the hair and appearance of the boy, and, seeing he had nowhere else to turn, resolved to train him while on their tour of duty, and organize for him to return to Rome when he comes of age. The tribal elders were found that morning slain in their sleep, their throats cut and tongues removed. The prisoner was nowhere to be found.<br><br>Marcus spent four happy years training amongst the Romans, happy to be alive and to have regained his freedom. In the field of battle, he was given the nickname Cruentus, for his excessively brutal and creative killing. He gained the friendship and respect of many of his comrades. Still, as he aged and was surrounded by the cruelty of war, his condition worsened. One night he had a nightmare. He stumbled into a tent filled with a dozen of his comrades, drunk off wine and festivities. He decapitated them and their whores.<br><br>Come the morning, to his utter shock, he found the bodies of his allies just as he had left them in his dream. Without a word to the rest of the camp, Marcus ran off to Rome, arriving there starved and delusional. He knew he was a menace to those he loved, so he resolved to sell himself into slavery and become a gladiator, where perhaps he can learn to tame, or at least hone, his condition.<br><br><strong>Other:</strong> Marcus is thinner than the majority of the gladiators, and has never fought a human before in the ring. In fact, he’s brand new, and is often picked on by the more senior gladiators. Still, he tends to cling to those close to his age and revere the veterans.<br><br><strong>Positive sexua</strong> M+F, M+F+F, M+M+F, Switch, light bondage (giving and receiving), anal, vaginal, impregnation, playing slapping, biting, spanking, etc. (When in cruel state of mind . . .) Strictly Dominant, bondage, toys, large insertions, gagging, choking, only female, exhibitionist, dirty talking (I'll scale just how "cruel" he is according to other's preferences, as I'm not really into this stuff, but it's consistent with the character).<br><strong>Negative sexual</strong> Homosexual pairings, bestiality, pedophilia, public humiliation, watersports, vore, mutilation (basically cut the extreme stuff)<br><strong>Positive non-sexual</strong> Beatings, breaking of or removal of digits, anything that's skin deep, binding, starving. If it doesn't render my character impotent or a complete gimp, for the sake of keeping it real/gritty, it's OK in my book.<br><strong>Negative non-sexual</strong> My character's going to misbehave, but, unless I arrange this ahead of time, no removal of limbs or castration. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Primarch</strong> on <strong>02-10-2012, 23:51:54</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.papermag.com/blogs/character_markantony.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Augustus Magnus<br><strong>Age:</strong> 42<br><br><strong>Role:</strong> Lanista <br><strong>Orientation:</strong> Straight<br><strong>Nationality:</strong> Roman<br><br><strong>Height:</strong> 6"1<br><strong>Weight:</strong> 200 lbs<br><strong>Blemishes: </strong> None<br><br><strong>Personality:</strong> Like many individuals, Augustus has many sides to his personality. To his closest friends he is considered kind and sociable, in his youth he was outright boisterous but those days are behind him as age has cooled his demeanour. He is a man that has expectations based on ones station, and in that he is a reasonable man. If a slave has been ordered to clean a room, but finds the guards have locked it and barred the way, there is nothing that slave can do until the way is opened. He finds no fault in the slave (not to say he won't find another task for that slave or that slaves haven't been punished when they are to blame), but if the Captain of his Household Guard were to allow a slave to escape, that Guard has significant power in the house and it well paid, he would be wise to worry about his status in the world of the living, or at least as a respected member of staff. <br><br>Although he appears to put rewards upon those slaves that serve him well (most notably Gladiators that make him lots of money and earn him positive attention) in generally he seems to see slaves as much as livestock as a cow or chicken and will sell one on or put one down. His favoured female slaves get to assist his wife and serve as his body slave, while the others tend to the less savory tasks, including a victorious gladiator. <br><br><strong>Biography:</strong> As a boy Augustus learned about how to run a Ludus from his father, whom owned it before he did. The young Magnus was being groomed to run the family Ludus all his life. He was tutored by wise men, his father included. His father was very smart, but he was weak. He had a disliking for confrontation in generally and was only happy when everything was smooth. He would mask his cowardice by saying he approved of men that could stand up for themselves, but the House hold guards laughed at him. Even the slaves pushed their boundries from time to time, but for Augustus's mother and the guards that put them in their place with harsh floggings and more. It got so bad, that went Augustus was young his mother sent him off with his Uncle to travel so he would not grow up and realize his fathers weakness. His Uncle was fond of travelling often and was a wealthier man then his brother. It was with his Uncle that Augustus really learned about the world around him. In his travels he met all manner of men and got close to all manner of strange beasts. He rode an elephant and held a tiger cub in his arms. He learned how to drink wine, how to make a woman satisfy his needs and how to kill a man. <br><br>His touring of the lands ended when he received word that his father had a terrible fever. Augustus was home just in time to be with his father in the end and see him buried. He was old enough to take over his fathers place and he had his mother and his Uncle to help him. In time he learned the full extent of how his father was disgraced by his guards and even his slaves. Five people were flogged to death in front of all others, guards and slave alike. It was not a popular move, but nobody spoke to Augustus Magnus the way they spoke to his fear. With one hand to earned respect and with the other he forced fear. Since then Augustus has taken the Ludus to heights his father was scared of. In time his mother passed and even before that his Uncle returned to his own work, but by then Augustus was his own man and knew how to run his house. Now that's precisely what he does. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>whtbitch4u2own</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 17:10:49</strong>
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				Sorry guys. I apologize for being late... here is my bio. If the game is full, I won't blame you if you want to drop my character. Let me know....:)<br><br>Name: Amethyst<br>Age: 24<br>Role: Slave<br>Orientation: Straight<br>Nationality: Iranian<br>Height/weight: 5’8/120 lbs<br><br><div class="floatright"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Amethyst</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i47.tinypic.com/vioo.jpg)</div></div></div>Amethyst has a clean body which is clean of scars portraying smooth silky skin from her head to toe. There are few minor scratches and cracked lips from being slapped few times but nothing too major or too visible. Branded with a mark of the current house on her lower right hip and smudged brand of the old house on her right inner ankle.<br><br>Personality: Amethyst has accepted this sort of lifestyle and wasn’t forced into it like many other slaves. She was a happy girl and enjoyed her freedom very well before she surrendered herself to the king of her region, Leonid. There were many reasons why she took that big step of her life. Her parents had an enormous debt owing to the king because of the land they borrowed from him. In the beginning, the land gave loads of grains so they made plenty of money for a common man his status. Unfortunately there was no drop of rain for three consecutive years during which time; her father kept on sinking in debt year after year. He reached a stage where he couldn’t even pay taxes on top of what he owed the king for the land.<br>One day, he was called in with his family. Her father, mother, her younger sister(12 years old) and she (17 years old) stood in his court as the king suggested that if he can’t figure out a way to pay his debts then he either will have to let go his wife or his daughters. They will be taken as part of the payment and kept as slave. King was generous so he did give him a year to turn his luck around but she saw him failing. End of the year was approaching and she very well understood what was going to happen. Even at such an age, she had qualities of a grown woman. She couldn’t see her mother being separated from her children and her husband as well her little sister snatched of a motherly love at a young age if the daughters were taken away. She didn’t want her younger sister not her mother to suffer and after giving it a lot of thought she left her house to go to the king’s castle.<br><br>She pleaded the king to take her in as part of the payment and her family shall not be harmed in return, her mother nor her sister. Fortunately, the king agreed and took her in as his slave. She worked hard not to disappoint and even warmed his bad many times as the king demanded. She hated it and still hates it but some part of her learned to not feel the pain brought on by harsh treatment but the slight pleasure it brings along as well. She was serving food when the king Leonid had Augustus Magnus as his guest. Upon seeing Amethyst, he commented that she should be in his collection of pleasure house with a body and face like hers. She was 18 when the old king took her in and at 21; he gave her away as a token of gift to his good friend Augustus Magnus. The old king told her not to disappoint his friend or her family will pay. It’s been three years with the new house and even though it’s more disgusting, she’d grown to live with it without complains. A girl who existed few years back was now repressed deep down somewhere in her memory as she took on a new personality which’s sole purpose is to serve. All men that came in her life were cruel and wanted only one thing from her; the reason she hated those filthy men. She tried not to remember her past since it brings pain so she learned not to live in her past but live in her present.<br><br>At the ludus, her duties are whatever the Lanista commands; either pleasing him or anyone else for that matter apart from her usual chores of cleaning and cooking. She gets along well with other female slaves and tried to keep friendly demeanor knowing everyone has a horrible past that no one wants to recall of.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 18:05:15</strong>
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				Welcome to the game Wht! ;D<br><br>It's probably best to post in this topic (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153748.0) that you filled the slave position, though I'm sure Blonde will see it soon enough. ^_^<br><br>Lovely character you created btw. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>whtbitch4u2own</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 18:33:50</strong>
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				Thank you Caitlin.<br><br>I am glad you liked my character.<br>You are right, I shouldn't have posted here but I couldn't post on the initial thread and had a link for this one. The link that you shared, I must have missed it in the posts. <br><br>Hope it's ok Blonde? 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 18:39:52</strong>
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				I figured as much yeah, it was quite a hectic thread. *Hugs*<br><br>I hope you'll get accepted. Blonde had 1 more spot for a woman and, in my oppinion at least, you make the perfect candidate for it, since you're already up to speed the people and the story so far here. ;D
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>whtbitch4u2own</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 18:43:18</strong>
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				Yea I was in as one slave but had a busy schedule past few days. I couldn't post earlier but made a post as soon as I could. Hopefully in time...hehe. <br><br>Looking forward to it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 22:35:05</strong>
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				Right, now we are closed.<br><br>I should (hopefully) have time after work tomorrow before college to get the IC up, just have to tweak it about a little.<br><br>Good little bunch we got going here, I like it.<br><br>Everyone, welcome to the Ludus of house Magnus.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 22:49:41</strong>
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				woop! 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 22:57:13</strong>
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				Cheers! Looking forward to the intro. I hope to have enough time tomorrow evening to write my first reply. :-)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>whtbitch4u2own</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 23:11:23</strong>
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				Blonde...does that mean I'm in the game or out? You didn't comment about my cs. You did say the game is closed...including me or excluding me?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 23:14:04</strong>
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				i think its including wht
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>03-10-2012, 23:20:29</strong>
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				I'm pretty sure it's included Wht. We were looking for one more woman to join, then you entered and after that we were closed. ;)<br><br>She also said "Everyone, welcome to the Ludus of house Magnus." so I'm pretty sure that includes you as well. ;D
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>whtbitch4u2own</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 01:22:15</strong>
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				I thought so too but wanted to make sure. Thanks guys.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 01:47:31</strong>
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				no problems ;)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 09:21:36</strong>
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				So in different characters, our GM will likely both get to fuck the slave girls (as a gladiator) and be made to show off performing sexually (as Geila) with the same girls for the entertainment of the Lanista or his guests. *whistles* Me like, very interesting!<br><br>(<em>edit</em>: &nbsp;apparently something got rerouted, I think Blonde had committed to one of the gladiator parts earlier today but now it's changed. Nevermind, most of us will have to do extra roles at some point!)<br><br><br>I expect this to become both rough, seedy, sensuous and adventurous. And I'll be sure to pull with all my weight.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 11:38:13</strong>
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				Yeah, I am eager see how story goes. Anyways my char is going to be fresh addition and he has not been branded yet, so that scene is likely first thing what occurs when he arrives to the house.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 12:33:25</strong>
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				It's funny how the majority of the participants are from Europe. In fact, apart from Wht we are all Europeans. I'm guessing we'll see the majority of the activity during the European evenings. <br><br>I'm really looking forward to getting started as well. I'm not exactly sure yet how I'll start the first scene with my character, since this will depend a lot on the introduction scene, but I do have some ideas already.<br><br><br>Blonde, is it okay if we also introduce the occasional NPC as target practice when a gladiator wants to lethal injure another character? What are the restrictions for introducing NPC's whose goal it is to support our characters? :-)<br>This isn't something I foresee happening on a regular occurance and I'll pm you about when I want to introduce such an NPC before doing so, but it could really add something to the posts.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 12:49:50</strong>
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				I recall Blonde mentioned possibility of NPC added in to flesh out the scenery or make scenes with PC's. Like gangbang initiated by gladiators on single slave or have two or three slave girls reward good gladiator (or rich sisters who want thrill run with a stud looking gladiator and share single man). Not sure are the NPC's entirely her purview or can PC's conjure NPC's also.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 13:02:03</strong>
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				Good point yes, I do recall having read something like that. If I really need an NPC for something then it might be just easier to ask her for advice through a pm. :-)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 22:38:53</strong>
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				Hey guys and girls. I Will be inactive now until Sunday night now, and then i promise an IC for you all<br>NPCs are totally fine. I will post a few up on Sunday that will be recurring characters.<br><br>Have a great weekend guys.<br><br>Lea x
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 22:59:50</strong>
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				Sounds good Lea! I hope you'll be able to sort everything out. ^_^<br><br>*Hugs*
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 23:12:42</strong>
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				I have a weekend of sex, drugs and partying lined up, and it is payday tomorrow so major shopping needs to be done. I rarely spend my weekends sober or indoors.<br><br>Yes whtbitch has taken the last spot. Posting from my phone right now, Will update the rosta on Sunday.<br><br>Pip pip cheerio folks.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 23:24:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Hahaha! Well then, I hope you're going to have a terrific time and come back to us in a refreshed state of mind, and hopefully with a hangover that won't be too badly. ;)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>05-10-2012, 00:34:38</strong>
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				Have fun on your weekend Lea, sounds like yours will be better then mine which will be spent in a kitchen with fat old crabby, chefs down in drizzly south england listning to them bragging about sex they probably never had.......... Man my life ofline sucks, 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>05-10-2012, 08:13:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7021240#msg7021240">Quote from: azzmeister89 on 05-10-2012, 00:34:38</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Have fun on your weekend Lea, sounds like yours will be better then mine which will be spent in a kitchen with fat old crabby, chefs down in drizzly south england listning to them bragging about sex they probably never had.......... Man my life ofline sucks,<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>What part of the south you in?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>05-10-2012, 09:28:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Bordon in south hampshire, stuck in the middle of nowhere
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>05-10-2012, 09:39:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, it still beats living in the Sahara desert... (I generally try to look at things from the positive side.) :p
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>05-10-2012, 10:07:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7023313#msg7023313">Quote from: azzmeister89 on 05-10-2012, 09:28:16</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Bordon in south hampshire, stuck in the middle of nowhere<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I am right at the bottom of the south coast, opposite the isle of wight. Not portsmouth.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>05-10-2012, 10:20:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Cool, were pretty close then
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>05-10-2012, 11:52:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7023313#msg7023313">Quote from: azzmeister89 on 05-10-2012, 09:28:16</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Bordon in south hampshire, stuck in the middle of nowhere<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>My brother used to say that place was the destination of one of the buses on the cover of the Sex Pistols'&nbsp; <em>Pretty Vacant</em> single, of which he had a copy (they are marked "Nowhere" and "Boredom").&nbsp; ;D<br><br>(he had looked up the place on some map of the southeast UK, it had to be near London, lol)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>05-10-2012, 12:19:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7020840#msg7020840">Quote from: Blonde on 04-10-2012, 23:12:42</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I have a weekend of sex, drugs and partying lined up, and it is payday tomorrow so major shopping needs to be done. I rarely spend my weekends sober or indoors.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Rofl, have fun then :). Altough I would ill advice mix drugs and alcohol (I do neither but I do not judge habits, only just be cautious with them). It's no fun when ST/GM dies (and it has occured in past for me).
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>07-10-2012, 22:17:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm not sure if I'll be able to write a reply tonight, should the story come up, since I'm pretty tired right now. I'm also home really late tomorrow evening due to work, but I hope to be able to write my first post then. :-)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 00:32:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, I'll have time to post and introduce Lydia tomorrow I think, if the game starts then. Not planning a long, "grand entry" post, I'll introduce her over a couple of postings I think. On Tuesday, not much time and I'm off all evening, right until midnight. <br><br>I'll see to have time to post in this regularly though,, sometimes several posts a day.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Last Standing</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 02:24:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Has there been an IC somewhere that I missed?<br><br>Also, Blonde, hope you didn't party too hard. ;)<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 07:22:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No, not yet TLS. You didn't miss out on anything just yet. ^_^<br><br>I think Blonde is still recovering from her party weekend. ;D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 11:22:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yup, still recovering I think :). If I would do same I say I do updates in tuesday (as my brain is not fully functional in monday anyways plus it's monday).
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 11:52:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sounds like a plan. ^_^
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 12:18:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*tries to get to rub her cunny with her wrists chained behind her back while waiting for the game to begin* ;D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 12:32:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*Is kind enough to chain Louise's ankles to the chair as well, making sure she won't get any satisfaction until the games begin.*<br><br>Yes, I'm friendly like that. :')
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 13:38:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				We need check she does not get too hot there.....<br><br>*places a long slender water pipe far above her and turning water on just enough cause steady droplet drop on her cunny once per minute*<br><br>There, now it will not overheat before game starts&nbsp; &gt;:)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 13:40:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ya know, if we combine that with a low voltage electricity current, it could have even more antagonising effects. Good thing the Romans didn't discover electricity yet, eh? ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 13:41:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				NNNNGHHHHH!! *glares*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 13:56:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*Sticks his tongue out.* :P
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 14:38:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*looks glaring gaggedLouise*<br><br>Hmmm, they are always feisty when fresh aren't they? Oh well, let's cook her a day and two and see has her attitude improved.<br><br>*writes receipt for scheluded flogger sessions on stock*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 14:50:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ehm, I recommend against cooking. Grilling is much better. *Gets the bbq sauce.*<br><br><br>J/k Louise! We don't really want to eat you. Although, that does have a double meaning as well... ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 14:54:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*Louise feels her pussy shamefully throbbing at the mention of whipping (her slit or her butt, or both?)*<br><br>((OOC to Blonde when she reads this: Don't worry, we won't be drenching this thread in non-game stuff long-term))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>08-10-2012, 15:11:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yeah lol, I'll behave now. Although... *Looks at whtbitch4u2own with a meaningful stare, as he arches an eyebrow.* ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>09-10-2012, 20:27:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I actually hate the term slit, is it an American term? Irks me.<br><br>Anyway, I am sober and back, and working on the IC. Was at Thorpe Park all day yesterday, so that was why I was absent. I am off the drugs for good now though, bloody come downs are not fun!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>09-10-2012, 20:46:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				-snickers-<br><br>That's probably a good idea yeah, although it reminds of the line, "I'll never drink again!" ;)<br><br>Either way, it sounds like you had a fun weekend. I'm looking forward to the IC topic. ^_^
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>whtbitch4u2own</strong> on <strong>09-10-2012, 20:54:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				welcome back Blonde! Not going to ask because I know you had a great weekend.<br><br>Behave you must OR I shall make you!&nbsp; &gt;:)<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7038315#msg7038315">Quote from: Caitlin on 08-10-2012, 15:11:25</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Yeah lol, I'll behave now. Although... *Looks at whtbitch4u2own with a meaningful stare, as he arches an eyebrow.* ;)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>09-10-2012, 21:01:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7044844#msg7044844">Quote from: Caitlin on 09-10-2012, 20:46:50</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"I'll never drink again!" <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>I say this every Sunday without fail.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>09-10-2012, 21:02:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*Purrs delighted in wht's ear, as he slips a pair of ropes around her wrists, wondering how she'll make him behave when she's bound and receiving a spanking from his firm hand.*<br><br>-grins-<br><br>Your character appears to have a lovely butt that begs to receive several red hand prints on it. ;)<br><br>*Sneaks wht a kiss to show her he doesn't mean harm.* ^_^
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>09-10-2012, 21:03:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7044916#msg7044916">Quote from: Blonde on 09-10-2012, 21:01:04</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I say this every Sunday without fail.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>;D<br><br>Figures... :p
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>09-10-2012, 21:29:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Take it to PMs eh? Making me cringe a little.<br><br>Also, the term slit is banned from the IC, just such a bad word.<br><br>*Buggers off back to the IC, keeps getting distracted*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>09-10-2012, 21:33:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Lol, sorry. I'll really behave now, no more OOC sexy talk. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>12-10-2012, 15:35:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, no more OOC playful flirt then :). Also ok for banned word, so is <em>cleft</em> okay alternative? Also waiting eagerly IC thread made up :).
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>12-10-2012, 15:44:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm okay with slit being banned if it has to be (not going to make any excuse for using it though, I wanted as neutral a word as possible there), but looking to the actual RP I reckon some of tjhe characters are going to have to use some amount of "dirty words" like <em>scumbag, cunt, dick</em> etc if it's to feel real and right. Gladiators in training were never going to be the most genteel and well-spoken people, especially not when discussing the slavegirls they had their eyes on. *looks at herself*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 19:47:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Blonde, can you give us an update on when you expect to have the IC topic ready?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 19:54:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7045028#msg7045028">Quote from: Blonde on 09-10-2012, 21:29:26</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Also, the term slit is banned from the IC, just such a bad word.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>By the way, another thing I was wondering about, if slit is banned, does that mean fanny is banned as well? What kind of criteria do you have when it comes to slang words?<br><br>To be honest, I find it weird that censorship of any kind is placed on an adult forum. Slit might not have my personal preference, but I don't see why it'd be any worse than cunt, pussy, fanny, fuckbox, twat, crack, etc.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 20:55:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The only reason I have banned slit is because the term annoys me, not cause it is crude. Just think it is a really silly term, like calling it "my sex". Cunt, twat, fanny etc are all fine, go as crude as you want it is fine, just don't like slit. If you have to use it, so be it.<br><br>Sorry I have been MIA. Been a busy girl.<br><br>IC <span class="bbc_u">will</span> be up tonight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 21:18:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alright, thank you for the information. :-)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 21:52:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Writing now, as I have lost the previous one, laptop spazzed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 22:05:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				don't worry about it blonde, take your time
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 22:53:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<span style="font-size: 36pt;" class="bbc_size">IC (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=154899.0)</span><br><br>Tada!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 22:54:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nice. :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 23:14:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I really enjoyed reading the IC topic. Unfortunately, I don't have enough time to write a proper reply tonight, but I'll definitely get started on it tomorrow evening, and I expect it to be up then.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 23:23:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7071144#msg7071144">Quote from: Caitlin on 14-10-2012, 23:14:05</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I really enjoyed reading the IC topic. Unfortunately, I don't have enough time to write a proper reply tonight, but I'll definitely get started on it tomorrow evening, and I expect it to be up then.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Good, glad you enjoyed it. I wasn't sure if I had done enough, probably could have kept on going to be honest.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Primarch</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 23:24:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I just sent you a PM Blonde, if you could reply I'll start a response. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 23:25:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Agree with Caitlin, nice opening, good atmosphere and it really brings in the character Geila and where she is.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 23:30:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7071213#msg7071213">Quote from: Blonde on 14-10-2012, 23:23:09</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Good, glad you enjoyed it. I wasn't sure if I had done enough, probably could have kept on going to be honest.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>No, I think this was just about perfect when it came to length. It really set the scene, atmosphere and mood. It's a fine introduction and gives me enough hints to get started.<br><br>For my character I think I'll write about how he wakes up, bathing in sweat from a nightmare. Then the scene will continue to the sparring practice and probably a note of how the Lanista is watching their progress. <br><br>One question though, do you have a list of names with NPC gladiators? I prefer not to interfere straight from the start with fellow Gladiators, since I didn't discuss anything with them so far and an NPC name or two could help a lot when I write about my interactions during the training.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 23:34:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				ah if others are writing during the training then ignore my post until they all end it
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 23:46:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It'd make sense to keep the time frame consistent? :-)<br><br>I imagine that we'd start the day just like Geila does and then write our character's introduction with a mix of the training and daily routine woven in. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 23:50:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7071255#msg7071255">Quote from: Caitlin on 14-10-2012, 23:30:33</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">No, I think this was just about perfect when it came to length. It really set the scene, atmosphere and mood. It's a fine introduction and gives me enough hints to get started.<br><br>For my character I think I'll write about how he wakes up, bathing in sweat from a nightmare. Then the scene will continue to the sparring practice and probably a note of how the Lanista is watching their progress. <br><br>One question though, do you have a list of names with NPC gladiators? I prefer not to interfere straight from the start with fellow Gladiators, since I didn't discuss anything with them so far and an NPC name or two could help a lot when I write about my interactions during the training.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Feel free to create your own, if you just let people know they are NPCs then that would be grand :)<br><br>Yeah, if everyone could keep it with the current timing. Introduce your character, post a little about their time at the house, their life etc.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>14-10-2012, 23:58:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Also, azz, think you could edit your post and pop a little more content in there? Not all posts have to be really long, but the opener is the introduction to your character. So if everyone could try and give a good, lengthy opener, I'd be a happy GM.<br><br>Thanks also for the patience, I know I have taken my time with this, busy girl.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 00:04:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				will do, can you wait until tomorrow for my edit? i'm heading off for my much needed beauty sleep soon 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 00:05:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm not sure yet what the size of my introduction will be, but I'm guessing anywhere from 500 to 1000 words will work for me. It mostly depends on how detailed I want to write the introduction, I have some ideas already though. :D
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 00:05:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7071458#msg7071458">Quote from: azzmeister89 on 15-10-2012, 00:04:45</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">will do, can you wait until tomorrow for my edit? i'm heading off for my much needed beauty sleep soon <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Same here, I'm off to bed as well for now. The clock struck midnight 5 minutes ago. :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 00:07:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7071458#msg7071458">Quote from: azzmeister89 on 15-10-2012, 00:04:45</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">will do, can you wait until tomorrow for my edit? i'm heading off for my much needed beauty sleep soon<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Of course, I am off to bed and got a 12 hour shift tomorrow, so wont be on until tomorrow evening. <br><br>Night night all, catch you later.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 01:24:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nice opening indeed, I post later as I am falling asleep atm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 20:16:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, my entry is a bit longer with 1700 words, but I hope you all enjoy reading it anyway. ^_^
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 20:54:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Feeling mucho love for you all, we are onto a good start for this role play.<br><br>How soon are people wanting smut involved?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 20:58:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				i would say let everyone get at least one or two posts in first, the smut would probably start when the masters guests arrive
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 20:59:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Personally I prefer a slower build up and have some character development first. For me the intensity of the scenes increase when you know the characters better. With my characters a first smut scene doesn't even go all the way, but is more a playful exploring. That's just me though, if smut starts on page 2 or 3 I don't have any issues with it. :-)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 21:01:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7075935#msg7075935">Quote from: azzmeister89 on 15-10-2012, 20:58:34</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">i would say let everyone get at least one or two posts in first, the smut would probably start when the masters guests arrive<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Ah yeah, but that's still a few days away in the story though. I think it'd be nicer to have the smut start that evening already. Maybe the Lanista can offer a reward to the best performing gladiators in a real practice match and put the players against the NPC's?<br><br>On the other hand, that would leave one player unattended, or force two gladiators to gang up on a single slave girl. (Don't raise your hand too quickly Louise.) ;)<br><br><br>By the way Blonde, will you still create a biography for the wife of the Lanista? That's currently missing. It'd probably be easiest if such a biography is copy/pasted below the one of Geila, so we can find it back easier.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 21:22:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				ok i see your point there, perhaps we can use some npc slave girls too, that way all the player's can get a bit of the action, it wouldn't do for any of them to miss out 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 21:31:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I am one who prefers to build up a story and have sex involved, but not the key point of the story. Of course there will be a lot of sex, but it'll get boring quickly if it is all just fucking.<br><br>Geila is available for someones personal entertainment if wanted.<br><br>Yes, I will get a CS for the wife done soon :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 21:32:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*Volunteers to keep Geila entertained!* ;D<br><br>Actually, I hope to build up some character development between our characters too. They have a lot in common and it'd be cool to play out a scene like that. ^_^
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 21:44:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Assuredly no, Caitlin, I don't want to get double whammied right in the opening of the game.&nbsp; ;)<br><br>The intros so far have been very good. I'll introduce Lydia tomorrow night or wednesday. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 22:04:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Posted, Leonidas entrance was at least noisy and shortly distracting :P. Not sure how fresh slaves are checked out by owner but I guess doctore along with healer checks slaves up and give food and water before they set up training scheludes. Also he has fresh burn brand mark in his left shoulder blade.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 22:16:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Zaer, I'm a little confused with your reply; did it happen the day before, or did it happen in the current time frame? If it happened the day before, wouldn't it make more sense to rewrite it slightly as a memory, while he lies on his bed as he recovers from yesterday's ordeal? :)<br><br>Personally I also prefer OOC messages in spoilers or placed in the OOC thread, but that's up to you. I don't think the start line was really needed though. :-)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 22:51:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I meant it as form of clarification that the scene occurs on<em> present</em> than past. As The Last Standing had wrote comment about Leonidas already being there even if I said explitically in past that I plan write intro for my char which would be his arrival to the estate (as fresh slave). So no one knows nothing about him, not even name expect heard he was a roman.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 22:53:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ahhh... Okay, if it happens in the present then ignore my previous message. I didn't get that from the OOC message. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 23:17:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I have started two NPC's, the wife and the Legatus. In the same post as Geila.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 23:29:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I like the pictures you came up with, Blonde!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 23:36:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Must be hard to sleep for the slaves when they're just a slim corridor away from the gladiators' cage quarters. Maybe the idea, in building it like that, was to encourage some contact at night...?&nbsp; ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 23:44:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Probably not, in 'blood and sand' they locked the cages at night and prevented such escapades. Additionally, and probably also more importantly, by locking the cages they wanted to prevent that the gladiators escaped. They were still slaves after all, and loyalty only goes so far when you know that any day could be your last.<br><br><br>I don't know how it's arranged in this game though. I imagine we're much more lenient on security here than in normal ludi. ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Primarch</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 23:54:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm going to throw it out there, a slave that attacks a Roman would swiftly find himself with a noose around his or her neck, or punished in some way the they won't soon forget.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7076766#msg7076766">Quote from: Caitlin on 15-10-2012, 23:44:39</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Probably not, in 'blood and sand' they locked the cages at night and prevented such escapades. Additionally, and probably also more importantly, by locking the cages they wanted to prevent that the gladiators escaped. They were still slaves after all, and loyalty only goes so far when you know that any day could be your last.<br><br><br>I don't know how it's arranged in this game though. I imagine we're much more lenient on security here than in normal ludi. ;)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Pfft! I think not! I'm not having you dirty slaves wandering around at night. If you want to wet your prick you'll do well in the arena and be grateful for what I reward you with! 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>15-10-2012, 23:57:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				haha nicely put Primarch, looks like were going to have to kill for our women boys 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 00:02:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7076811#msg7076811">Quote from: Primarch on 15-10-2012, 23:54:43</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'm going to throw it out there, a slave that attacks a Roman would swiftly find himself with a noose around his or her neck, or punished in some way the they won't soon forget.&nbsp; <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Remember the slaves who revolted with Spartacus (the historical guy) were crucified along the Via Appia, those who were captured alive. Same thing probably if two slaves or gladiators escaped and tried to rob a Roman family on the highway. Even women could meet that fate. Not for bringing such things into this game though... *shivers*
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 00:06:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				yea i agree, if anyone escapes (not that i'm going to try too as far as i'm aware) i think we should let them have there happy ending 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 00:27:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This role play is not just a fuck fest. If your character escapes they will be punished. The slaves and gladiator are that close for interaction purposes, nite for consistent gang bangs. Build frustrations and desires, or else it'll get dull.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Primarch</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 00:48:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7076989#msg7076989">Quote from: Blonde on 16-10-2012, 00:27:54</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">This role play is not just a fuck fest. If your character escapes they will be <strong>punished</strong>. The slaves and gladiator are that close for interaction purposes, nite for consistent gang bangs. Build frustrations and desires, or else it'll get dull.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Key word here is punished! I'm sure you all remember Segovax, his giant wang was cut off and he was crucified for attacking a prized slave. So you all stay in line! :P&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 00:50:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				mine hurts just remembering that episode -shudders- 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 01:03:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, Lydia isn't likely to try to escape unless she really *has* to, but raped and punished she will be at some points, yes. And all of our characters are likely to have seen crucified persons in the past, or even to have witnessed the execution up close. I totally agree with Blonde some pages of this game are going to be grimy, sweaty, cruel and sadistic.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Last Standing</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 01:12:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7076811#msg7076811">Quote from: Primarch on 15-10-2012, 23:54:43</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'm going to throw it out there, a slave that attacks a Roman would swiftly find himself with a noose around his or her neck, or punished in some way the they won't soon forget.&nbsp; <br><br>Pfft! I think not! I'm not having you dirty slaves wandering around at night. If you want to wet your prick you'll do well in the arena and be grateful for what I reward you with!<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Well, back to changing my post, lol.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 07:19:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7076811#msg7076811">Quote from: Primarch on 15-10-2012, 23:54:43</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'm going to throw it out there, a slave that attacks a Roman would swiftly find himself with a noose around his or her neck, or punished in some way the they won't soon forget.&nbsp; <br><br>Pfft! I think not! I'm not having you dirty slaves wandering around at night. If you want to wet your prick you'll do well in the arena and be grateful for what I reward you with! <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Lol, yes boss. ;)<br><br>Just don't involve my character in any male - male sex and he won't have a good reason to revolt either. I'm fine with gay sex appearing in the story, but my character prefers death over disgrace. He's suicidal as it is and such a thing would be reason enough to die in honourable combat, which would allow him to enter Valhalla. :P
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 15:58:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7078924#msg7078924">Quote from: Caitlin on 16-10-2012, 07:19:31</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Lol, yes boss. ;)<br><br>Just don't involve my character in any male - male sex and he won't have a good reason to revolt either. I'm fine with gay sex appearing in the story, but my character prefers death over disgrace. He's suicidal as it is and such a thing would be reason enough to die in honourable combat, which would allow him to enter Valhalla. :P<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Same sentiment here, Leonidas bolted and took piece of guy's neck because he as seriously repulsed that a big black guy rapes his ass in cage and he tried seriously kill him or make him reconsider said attempt with him. True that could had happened in rome and occured likely often, but I do not want get involved in male vs male sex (fine with MFM pairings and such).
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 16:03:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				My char is greedy and will probably decline on the MFM couplings too, he wants a woman all for himself. ;)<br><br>FMF is acceptable though. :p<br><br><br>But yeah, any situation where my character gets dominated sexually by another man is out of the question for me. My char will go on a rampage and it won't be pretty. If he dies as a result then so be it. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Primarch</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 16:13:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7078924#msg7078924">Quote from: Caitlin on 16-10-2012, 07:19:31</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Just don't involve my character in any male - male sex and he won't have a good reason to revolt either. I'm fine with gay sex appearing in the story, but my character prefers death over disgrace. He's suicidal as it is and such a thing would be reason enough to die in honourable combat, which would allow him to enter Valhalla. :P<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>We'll have an arrangement, your characters don't kick up in an attempt to be an uncontrollable badass and my Dominus doesn't offer up your backside to some Roman elite. <br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7079693#msg7079693">Quote from: Zaer Darkwail on 16-10-2012, 15:58:22</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Same sentiment here, Leonidas bolted and took piece of guy's neck because he as seriously repulsed that a big black guy rapes his ass in cage and he tried seriously kill him or make him reconsider said attempt with him. True that could had happened in rome and occured likely often, but I do not want get involved in male vs male sex (fine with MFM pairings and such).<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Let me re-quote myself. <br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7076811#msg7076811">Quote from: Primarch on 15-10-2012, 23:54:43</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'm going to throw it out there, a slave that attacks a Roman would swiftly find himself with a noose around his or her neck, or punished in some way the they won't soon forget.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7077087#msg7077087">Quote from: Primarch on 16-10-2012, 00:48:18</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_alternate_quote">I'm sure you all remember Segovax, his giant wang was cut off and he was crucified for attacking a prized slave. So you all stay in line! :P&nbsp; <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 16:20:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It doesn't make sense for the continuity of the game to cause a big rebellion. My character doesn't expect to grow much older than one or two years and mostly sticks to himself. If he spots the signs of a rebellion starting up then he wouldn't stop the others, but at the same time he wouldn't join them either. Baersun simply wouldn't care one way or another.<br><br>His personality will likely evolve during the course of the story, but that's how he currently feels like. <br><br>Personally I feel that playing&nbsp; 'an uncontrollable badass' is god moding anyway. Since I strongly dislike that you won't have to expect such behaviour from me. If my character does go badass then it won't be uncontrollable. You have more than enough guards at your disposal to quel any rebellion he could put up. :-)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 16:29:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, I wrote the scene so that Leonidas attacked a retainer (not a slave, hired hand basically) who was not a roman (a foreign work force is cheaper than roman work force for brute work). Leonidas other hand is roman born and raised altough not sure does it weight any amount considering he was by law commited to be gladiator slave and sold as one. But overall roman slaves are rare overall, as most crimes where someone would be commited to slavery, a roman faces execution.<br><br>I do expect somekind punishment from nearly killing a hired hand of Dominus but I wrote it specifically that the guy was not a roman citizen (altough used a roman latin curse word). So the quote about attacking roman citizen would not apply. If Dominus would not have any hired hand foreigners working then it was a privilegded slave from africa then who had years worked for Dominus and so having bit more freedom because of that (so he is not in cage but works to help deal with new slaves or such).
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Primarch</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 16:44:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7079792#msg7079792">Quote from: Zaer Darkwail on 16-10-2012, 16:29:16</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I do expect somekind punishment from nearly killing a hired hand of Dominus <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'm sure you all remember Segovax, his giant wang was cut off and he was crucified for attacking a prized slave. So you all stay in line!&nbsp; &nbsp;</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Seems we have a suitable maiming already mentioned. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 16:48:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				But was Segovax a roman born slave? Plus Leonidas does not have enormous wang and also note any permament maiming to sexual organs is part of my offs (Piercings? Okay. Cut stuff off? Not so okay).
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Primarch</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 16:50:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You should probably change your post then. Blonde has already stated slaves will be punished if they give cause and there isn't going to be a punishment for chomping on someone's neck that won't leave your character permanently affected. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 16:54:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I am fine permament effects but lay them off from my char's sexual organ. Simple as that. You could go about forced removal of my char's offensive body part which harmed said slave; his teeth example. Altough it means for diet purposes he can only given soup (or cut meat to small enough pieces he does not choke himself with them or leave back row teeth alone so he can chew with them but have no front teeth anymore). Whipping which scars him also works as does removal of a toe or a finger (or remove a ear). Also you need decide was it hired retainer or prized slave. Retainer is paid already and is less value than prized slave but up to you.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 17:40:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7079876#msg7079876">Quote from: Primarch on 16-10-2012, 16:50:41</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">You should probably change your post then. Blonde has already stated slaves will be punished if they give cause and there isn't going to be a punishment for chomping on someone's neck that won't leave your character permanently affected. <br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Please keep in mind that currently any kind of vore or mutilation isn't allowed in the game. Right now the topics aren't posted in the Extreme forums but in the Bondage forums. Blonde can probably request a transfer of the topic to the Extreme forums though. :-)<br><br>A suitable punishment in those days was also handing out whip lashes, or putting somebody in a cage below the hot burning sun, which is okay in the BDSM forums. If you'd cut of sex organs ICly then there really isn't much reason for organising this game, at least that's my opinion on the matter.<br><br>Having that said, I do think it makes sense that a very heavy punishment is handed out that could leave a character recovering for several days in the game and unable to join all the fun. I think missing out on all the sexy stuff going on will be punishment enough for anybody here that messes up.<br><br><br>It'd be nice Blonde would post some rules as to what is and isn't allowed, before this grows into a big argument. I didn't see vore being mentioned in the sign up thread as possible punishments though, and if that kind of thing gets added then I'll have to rethink if I still want to be part of the game. Personally I don't care to read about that kinda stuff, whether it happens to my character or not is irrelevant to me. I'm not particularly fond of reading Zaer's dick getting cut off.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">My O/O Never list</div><div class="spoiler_body">Never<br>Being Bitten, Being Branded, Being Chained, Being Humiliated, Being Tied, Branding Another, Controlled Breath, -Fetishes, Feeding, Gaining Weight, Menses, Scat, Soft Vore, Undergoing Cum Inflation, Watersports, Gay Orgies, Giving Enemas, Giving Rimming, Intestinal Penetration, -Pain and Torture, Being Castrated, Being Mutilated, Castrating Another, Hard Vore Victim, Mutilating Another, Needleplay, Performing Hard Vore, Receiving Anal Fisting, Receiving Enemas, Snowballing, Wearing Collars, Wearing Gags<br><br>Being branded made in this case sense due to the way it was done in those days, but under normal circumstances that's a never as well. Being chained and tied is okay for me in this game as long as it's not in a sexual context, but especially vore, mutilation, castration and receiving any form of sex with men is a hard off for me and reason to leave the game.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 17:56:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Agree it would be very useful with a list of current limits to what is allowed in the game - and it should be generous limits, not "outlawing" a lot of things. It would probably be good to add some list of personal limits to our profiles after that one's been posted, if someone has special wishes that were not covered.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 18:14:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nice introduction whtbitch4u2own! :-)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>whtbitch4u2own</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 18:26:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Thank you Caitlin.<br><br>I didn't know where to start since there was no one to start with in the house. So I just started with her doing her thing in the house. Hope it's good enough for a start for everyone.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Primarch</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 18:32:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				On an entirely different note, we need someone as a go-between for the Dominus &amp; Gladiators. Head of the Guards or a Doctore. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 18:32:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7080225#msg7080225">Quote from: whtbitch4u2own on 16-10-2012, 18:26:38</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Thank you Caitlin.<br><br>I didn't know where to start since there was no one to start with in the house. So I just started with her doing her thing in the house. Hope it's good enough for a start for everyone.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>I think it's very realistic, it came across as natural to me. If I didn't know any better I'd think it was planned the way you did it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 18:37:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nice one, whtbitch, realistic too. I suspect our characters will meet when I make my first post; Lydia is also doing some house chores regularly. <br><br>Just to get this clarified, your girl is still a slave of the eastern King, but will soon be handed over/gifted to Augustus Magnus, is that it?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 18:40:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The way I understood it is that she's already at the ludus but sees the Lanista as a king and his wife as a queen. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 18:49:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aaah, yeah that makes sense!! Thanks, Caitlin, that's probably right.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 21:20:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Give me a chance guys, I do work and stuff.<br><br>After my dinner, I will post a sheet in the first post for everyone to fill in. Once you have completed, add it to your character sheet at the bottom.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 21:43:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				That's fair yes. No worries, I don't jump to conclusions that quickly. :-)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 22:14:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Check the first post, fill it in blah blah blah
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 23:07:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I updated the template. I might have missed something, but I think it's pretty complete, or at least gives a good overview of my character's limitations.<br><br>In my case my own limitations are often also my character's limitations. If there is something I don't like, for example bathroom play, then there is no way my character will like it either, even if it would somehow make sense. In real life I absolutely hate tickling, and the one who tries ICly will lose a couple of fingers as a result as well. ;)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 23:27:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Ok, edited my char also. I may not have thought all posibillities into my negatives so I hold right to edit it when need be.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>16-10-2012, 23:38:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I read through yours and added snuff, whipping/ flogging to mine. I think I covered almost all options now, it turned out into quite a list.<br><br>I'm pretty much sexually okay with almost everything as long as it doesn't involve being dominated, something unhygienic or causes damage to ones body. The list is much more explicit though.<br><br>If you're not sure about something then please check my O/O roleplay preferences or send me a pm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>18-10-2012, 15:23:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Right. I have another post to do then I shall do another post and get this on the go.<br><br>Vorena is going to be a bitch, be warned slaves.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>18-10-2012, 16:09:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7088571#msg7088571">Quote from: Blonde on 18-10-2012, 15:23:05</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Right. I have another post to do then I shall do another post and get this on the go.<br><br>Vorena is going to be a bitch, be warned slaves.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><br>Sounds good if she is...&nbsp; ;)<br><br>Added turn-ons and limits for Lydia, who will no doubt get whipped and pushed into sex as much as any of the slave girls. I'm working on the first post. Lydia and Amethyst are both going to have some chores as part of their daily duties, when my girl appears she is returning in from the fields near the residence having got some fruit, olives and fresh milk in from the farmland.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>18-10-2012, 16:50:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Another post is up.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>18-10-2012, 19:49:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Same for me. :)<br><br>Since you ended your post with how the gladiators were guided inside I took the liberty to add that in my post as well. I take it they're going to some kind of canteen like you saw in Blood and Sand, but I left such descriptions out since I don't really know the layout of the ludus.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>21-10-2012, 14:51:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Will post tonight, sorry to have been slow on this first one but I guess most of you have been out on the town anyway!
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Last Standing</strong> on <strong>21-10-2012, 18:13:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It's fine. I'm eager to see what your character has in store.<br><br>Can't wait to get to the action. :)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>21-10-2012, 18:18:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				What does everybody estimate his/ her posting frequency will be?<br><br>I'm aiming at an update every 48 hours myself. :-)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Last Standing</strong> on <strong>22-10-2012, 01:17:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I can swing that frequency as well.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>22-10-2012, 01:22:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Posted - and made a hint that one or two of the gladiators probably had a little fun with one of the girls -&nbsp; either Geila, Amethyst or some other girl who is taking an NPC back seat in the game - during the night or early morning, perhaps just drinking together and talking, perhaps some more, no definite details implied. Anyone who wants to can pick that up if they want or just drop it.<br><br>I'll be posting with one or two days in between I hope. If there is intense action going on with Lydia involved, perhaps a couple posts a day.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>22-10-2012, 11:34:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yeah, killing randomly any regular staff from your master is one way ticket to death :P. Even as Leonidas I did not go that far; injury of staff member (a non-hindering non-permament kind injury) would result punishment somekind. Actually killing important NPC would result a very gruesome death. Reason why any acts of mutiny or disobedience is heavily punished is meant discourage said actions. As if lanista does not punish gladiators going off the line, it would encourage other gladiators learn bad habbits.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>22-10-2012, 11:40:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				His killing of the Doctor was meant to be a recurrent dream I think, not reality, but it's really not very clearly stated. At the end he wakes up into his familar gladiator cage, and some of the scene with the fight and killing before then has a wash of surreal, dreamlike lighting over it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>22-10-2012, 11:43:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7103967#msg7103967">Quote from: The Last Standing on 22-10-2012, 01:17:51</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I can swing that frequency as well.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>For a moment I thought you had really killed the doctore NPC. :-s<br><br>The 'it was just a dream' line at the end took me several times to read again before I got it. I'm a little bit confused how he ended up in the cage again. Was your character knocked out during the training or so?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>22-10-2012, 11:46:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7106344#msg7106344">Quote from: Zaer Darkwail on 22-10-2012, 11:34:54</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Yeah, killing randomly any regular staff from your master is one way ticket to death :P. Even as Leonidas I did not go that far; injury of staff member (a non-hindering non-permament kind injury) would result punishment somekind. Actually killing important NPC would result a very gruesome death. Reason why any acts of mutiny or disobedience is heavily punished is meant discourage said actions. As if lanista does not punish gladiators going off the line, it would encourage other gladiators learn bad habbits.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Yeah true. I think it would be a wise idea that we'd ask permission to Blonde before killing an NPC of any kind, no matter how insignificant the NPC might be. When the arena comes up Blonde could also give us the number of gladiators we're allowed to slay, but I'm sure we'll get more information from her when the game gets that far. :-)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>22-10-2012, 20:54:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Unless they are recurring NPCs, you can kill. Important figures (doctore, the legatus, a senator etc) must not be harmed, expect to be killed if you do this. Killing is only accepted in the arena, if you kill in the ludus, you'll be punished. Only person who can kill outside of the arena or order death is the lanista. Sick of saying kill now. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>22-10-2012, 22:10:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7107989#msg7107989">Quote from: Blonde on 22-10-2012, 20:54:44</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Unless they are recurring NPCs, you can kill (---) Only person who can kill outside of the arena or order death is the lanista. Sick of saying kill now.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>"I kill with my cunt."<br><br>-from the film <em>Liquid Sky</em>.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>22-10-2012, 22:24:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				:-s<br><br>That made me think of this vampire woman I once saw in a film... She had her fangs at a very unusual place. I'll leave it at that.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>22-10-2012, 22:34:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hey sorry guys but i have to pull out of this, feel free to do what you want with my character
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>22-10-2012, 22:38:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When I saw <em>Liquid Sky</em> years ago I thought that line was a veiled reference to aids; it was shot just at the time the epidemic was surfacing and it takes place in decadent/new romantics NYC club circles that get hit by a mysterious STD epidemic. Some of the characters look very gay chic. But it's probably just a coincidence; I guess the script and ideas of the film would have taken shape a while before HIV was anything but an underground rumour.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>23-10-2012, 00:29:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7108363#msg7108363">Quote from: azzmeister89 on 22-10-2012, 22:34:27</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Hey sorry guys but i have to pull out of this, feel free to do what you want with my character<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>I'm sorry to hear so Azzmeister. Do you think there is any chance of you returning? I'm sure we can keep your character alive as an NPC.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>23-10-2012, 00:46:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm afraid not, the way my life is going right now i'm probably not even going to be able to post once a month with as much detail as you are all posting with
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>23-10-2012, 00:53:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Looks like we'll be needing one more gladiator in time then....
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Last Standing</strong> on <strong>23-10-2012, 00:56:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I thought it might be confusing, lol. Should have clarified. Then again, dreams are confusing.<br><br>I'm not exactly sure how time is flowing right now in the rp. I was under the impression that the gladiators were turning in after the first day of training, and I had advanced it from my character's perspective to the night. If you'd like to keep it more chronological, I can modify or even withhold that post.<br><br>But yes, my character has some inner demons but, at least not so early in the roleplay or without conferring with you first will he actually slay an essential NPC.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>azzmeister89</strong> on <strong>23-10-2012, 00:58:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I am sorry, i was really looking forwards to this rp but with my life going down the shitter its not possible to be as commited as you guys
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Last Standing</strong> on <strong>23-10-2012, 01:01:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7109278#msg7109278">Quote from: azzmeister89 on 23-10-2012, 00:58:31</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I am sorry, i was really looking forwards to this rp but with my life going down the shitter its not possible to be as commited as you guys<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Good luck, man. Hope you can work things out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>23-10-2012, 01:17:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7109263#msg7109263">Quote from: The Last Standing on 23-10-2012, 00:56:34</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I thought it might be confusing, lol. Should have clarified. Then again, dreams are confusing.<br><br>I'm not exactly sure how time is flowing right now in the rp. I was under the impression that the gladiators were turning in after the first day of training, and I had advanced it from my character's perspective to the night. If you'd like to keep it more chronological, I can modify or even withhold that post.<br><br>But yes, my character has some inner demons but, at least not so early in the roleplay or without conferring with you first will he actually slay an essential NPC.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><br>All the gladiators didn't join the school (or camp) at the same time, just like the slavegirls have come around at different times. Lydia has been around the house for eighteen months, while Geila and Amethyst are more recent arrivals. The only time rule I think is that all our characters are introduced on the same morning, though the posts can include flashbacks and dreams of course.<br><br>Speaking of in-game time, I like to make some overlap with the post I am picking up from when continuing to describe a situation or a sudden change of fortune. If my character has been confronted, called up or wrestled down or the like, I often want to start a bit before the endline of the post my fellow player made so as to create a smooth and alive transition, and I'm okay with other players doing a similar "pan-in" when they continue, instead of seeing a sharp, well-defined cut as the only way to go.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Last Standing</strong> on <strong>23-10-2012, 01:30:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I actually prefer the overlapping structure where it's appropriate. Once we're out of the introductory phase,&nbsp; I'll tend more towards that kind of narrative. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>23-10-2012, 07:22:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7109263#msg7109263">Quote from: The Last Standing on 23-10-2012, 00:56:34</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I thought it might be confusing, lol. Should have clarified. Then again, dreams are confusing.<br><br>I'm not exactly sure how time is flowing right now in the rp. I was under the impression that the gladiators were turning in after the first day of training, and I had advanced it from my character's perspective to the night. If you'd like to keep it more chronological, I can modify or even withhold that post.<br><br>But yes, my character has some inner demons but, at least not so early in the roleplay or without conferring with you first will he actually slay an essential NPC.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>In my and Blonde's reply they turn back into the Ludus after the first training in the morning. I don't know if you ever practiced martial arts or went to the gym, but believe me, after a workout of 2 hours you <em>need</em> a break. Training any longer than that will simply hurt your training. Even during training you tend to take small breaks to give your body a breather. At the moment the characters didn't even had breakfast yet, or at least it wasn't described, so I imagine that they have a bite to eat first, and then more training.<br><br>It could be that your character was knocked silly during the training at some point, and carried back to his cage to recover. Personally I think that would actually be kinda cool, even realistic, but it's your character and completely up to you. ;D<br><br>I want to have a chance to play out my scene with Blonde though, so having it be night or the following day now wouldn't work for me. As it is the current day barely started. We should get a chance to at least establish our characters more before moving along to that night or the next day.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7109278#msg7109278">Quote from: azzmeister89 on 23-10-2012, 00:58:31</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I am sorry, i was really looking forwards to this rp but with my life going down the shitter its not possible to be as commited as you guys<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Good luck mate, I hope you'll be okay.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7109386#msg7109386">Quote from: gaggedLouise on 23-10-2012, 01:17:55</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Speaking of in-game time, I like to make some overlap with the post I am picking up from when continuing to describe a situation or a sudden change of fortune. If my character has been confronted, called up or wrestled down or the like, I often want to start a bit before the endline of the post my fellow player made so as to create a smooth and alive transition, and I'm okay with other players doing a similar "pan-in" when they continue, instead of seeing a sharp, well-defined cut as the only way to go.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>I think it's normal to have an overlap, or even describe the scene out of your character's POV. Most people roleplay that way. :-)<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7109241#msg7109241">Quote from: gaggedLouise on 23-10-2012, 00:53:42</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Looks like we'll be needing one more gladiator in time then....<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Currently we have 3 women (4 female characters) and 4 men (4 male characters) in the game, personally I'd be okay with keeping things like this. We could see how things work out for now, and if it turns out that we really lack an additional gladiator then I'm sure we could add one, but for now I don't think it's necessary. I'm guessing that in the arena our characters will be fighting as a team against NPC's and not against each other. As such we don't really need an even number of gladiators either. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>26-10-2012, 18:36:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Anyone else feel like chucking up a reply?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>26-10-2012, 19:21:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm waiting for you really, and I think most people are. The impression I get (through pm's as well) is that nobody is sure what to do in the story currently.<br><br>I think a couple of OOC pointers could help a great deal already. Apart from waiting to start a conversation with Geila, I'm pretty clueless in general what my character is supposed to be doing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>26-10-2012, 19:24:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As <span class="bbc_u">everyone</span> else made a second post yet? <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>The Last Standing</strong> on <strong>27-10-2012, 19:46:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I'm in the same boat as Caitlin. I don't think the second posts will come from a lot of people until a considerably new situation presents itself, or at least a further cue about what we should be doing arises. Once the story really gets rolling, I'm sure we won't need to depend on you to set the pace, but for now, the nature of the ludus is still a mystery to us, and I feel that this uncertainty is slowing the rp down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>28-10-2012, 15:16:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7135659#msg7135659">Quote from: The Last Standing on 27-10-2012, 19:46:04</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'm in the same boat as Caitlin. I don't think the second posts will come from a lot of people until a considerably new situation presents itself, or at least a further cue about what we should be doing arises. Once the story really gets rolling, I'm sure we won't need to depend on you to set the pace, but for now, the nature of the ludus is still a mystery to us, and I feel that this uncertainty is slowing the rp down.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br><br>Agree with Last, the lanista couple are the only ones of the main characters who have a clear overview of what the ludus is actually about (beyond the bare statement that the gladiators are there to train for fighting) and of what the scheme of preparations looks like until the legatus and his entourage arrive for the reception, how the slaves and gladiators are normally treated and so on. Those things need to be built into the narrative of the RP a bit - not just recited but shown - and the big lines of it are mostly up to Blonde and Primarch as writers. If I or TLS tried to do it, we would immediately run the risk of making statements that seemed tossed up into the air, plus our characters can't really know anything much about those things. <br><br><br>It's not a matter of the two of you making five long posts each before anybody else would post, but of showing, sketching out clearly, what the house and the gladiatorial school are like in daily life - not just location - how they work, how Augustus Magnus exercises authority and how his wife will talk to the slaves, in what way she'll think of them. I would post soon enough if I could see you were taking the lead on this, here early in the game.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>29-10-2012, 01:25:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I have deleted what I really wanted to say, as it was plain nasty.<br><br>I have given you all enough to go on, and should be enough for everyone to post, unless you are slow. Augustus wants to compete at the Colosseum, and this up coming party is his last attempt to get himself and his Gladiator's invited. He needs to persuade the Legatus to put in a good word, and his Wife has managed to get more key figures invited.<br><br>1) If you are a slave, how do you feel about the coming event? What are you doing in preparation? Are you worried you are going to get fucked by some old scroat?<br><br>2) If you are a gladiator, how do you feel about the possibility of competing at the Colosseum in the games? How do you feel about the Gala? Are you hoping to fuck a slave?<br><br>That is enough for all of you to make a post for now. If you want an idea of how a Ludus and Roman manner are set out, google it, they're pretty standard. Lanista's are not highly thought on, so it ain't going to be luxury is it? <br><br>If anyone has any questions, PM me, don't bitch about it to others.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>29-10-2012, 01:51:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sorry Blonde, what you just said about the house and the ludus, about the great man's ambitions and about the slaves and fighters, that's all far too bare-bones to be useful at this point in the opening of the game. Too <em>general</em> - because the lanista couple is formally in control of the house we need a bit more detail here. Show, don't tell - don't dictate a dry report to us or to the readers but weave things into the story. <br><br><br>At this point, the gladiators can't even get out of the gladiator barracks section - the cellar part and maybe the training arena - of the buildings. They would normally be locked in, or under guards in some other way. So they can't really initiate a lot except between themselves which isn't the point (none of them is into gay sex, it's even a hard limit with the German). And if Baersun, Lydia or Amethyst tried to get something going single-handedly. we as writers would probably encounter accusations of godmodding or interference somewhere soon, because so far we haven't seen any of what the lanista couple are planning in detail or how they normally run the house. We'd have to guess - and perhaps make some hints of how the couple reacted. I've already spelled this out in a pm to you and I know The Last Standing has too, so it's nothing new here: We don't need a whole lot of scripted events but we do need some idea of how the house functions and <em>what</em> Magnus and his wife are planning for later in the day and the next few days.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>29-10-2012, 02:13:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				OMFW!<br><br>NO SEX IS HAPPENING YET. Normal interactions will have to suffice. <br><br>I can't do much until Primarch posts can I? He is the Lanista. I have something planned, which I am not giving away, which will get everyone together. But I cant do fuck all until he posts.<br><br>I haven't received a PM from The Last Standing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>29-10-2012, 02:25:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Just one or two very factish questions: <em>when</em> is the legatus set to arrive? At what time of the day and which day? I may be dim here, but I haven't seen it stated clearly if he's coming the current day or tomorrow?<br><br>And is your surprise twist something that will happen only <em>after</em> he has arrived, or before then? I mean, people are inevitably going to weigh their options and their thoughts differently if they have six hours until the noble man arrives and the festivities begin or if it's thirty hours. That goes for both the characters and us ladies and guys who are writing them.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>29-10-2012, 02:45:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I am pretty sure in my first post I said that the gala wasn't happening yet. It is not happening for a few days. The legatus will not be in the role play yet. <br><br>You will find out if/when primarch posts. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>29-10-2012, 03:53:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=153646.msg7141459#msg7141459">Quote from: Blonde on 29-10-2012, 02:45:46</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I am pretty sure in my first post I said that the gala wasn't happening yet. It is not happening for a few days. The legatus will not be in the role play yet. <br><br>You will find out if/when primarch posts.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Yeah, I had noticed all along the gala was not yet started nor the general arrived. What I was after was approximately *when* he would be arriving. It is vital because it sets some of the time frame our characters have up until then, how constantly busy we are going to be with preparations and how much of a timespan there is up to that point. Expecting everybody to just carry out their everyday chores and some chit-chat until the legatus arrives at some point - and none of us players knowing in advance <em>when</em> he is coming - doesn't sound promising. I didn't enter this game simply to act out the chores and attempts at smalltalk of a slavegirl until the big guys start moving and pull me along.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caitlin</strong> on <strong>29-10-2012, 08:29:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				I've sent Primarch a pm with a request to get back at us asap. I want to suggest that if he doesn't post here within the coming 48 hours you replace him. Meanwhile, to get things moving, you could write a post with Geila and at least let her tell or think what everybody is doing ICly right now.<br><br>Something like, "Usually at this time, Lydia would be hanging up the laundry, and the gladiators are enjoying a meal in the barracks, Geila thought, as she retrieved the wine."<br><br>You're the GM and you're allowed to make such posts. It'll at least give everybody something to focus on. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>29-10-2012, 15:07:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				This has turned from fun to actually being a chore and annoying.<br><br>I have given you enough to be going on with. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Primarch</strong> on <strong>29-10-2012, 22:23:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Hey, I'm very sorry to have delayed everyone so terribly. Attempts to post again have thus far failed, at this point its far from fair to expect you guys to wait around for me or try to work around me. I'm stepping out of the game so I can be replaced. I apologize for wasting everyone's time. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>gaggedLouise</strong> on <strong>30-10-2012, 01:19:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay, I'm stepping out too. By now this looks like a sinking ship, in spite of several talented people, some of whom I am sure to keep working and writing with in the future.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blonde</strong> on <strong>30-10-2012, 01:32:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Head-wall-bang.<br><br>Looks like I shall be re-advertising this from the scratch. However, I will have to take on the Lanista role.<br>Group role plays never work.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Life at the Ludus - OOC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zaer Darkwail</strong> on <strong>30-10-2012, 12:02:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				*comforts Blonde*<br><br>They do work...but they need also lot of effort to run for GM and also effort from every player involved.
			</dd>
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